Consumer M&A, Investment Banking Analyst (London, UK)

Alantra; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international mid-market investment bank in London is looking for a candidate to join its M&A team. The role involves significant interaction with clients and investors, requiring robust financial analysis and business development skills. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and ideally possess a finance qualification. Opportunities to develop skills in originating business within the Industrial sector are highlighted, making this an exciting position for growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience.
• Existing affinity to the Industrial sector.
• Prior involvement in multiple M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present business plans and financial analysis.
• Develop skills in originating business within the Industrial sector.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction

Financial analysis

Business development

Education

Finance Qualification (ACA, for example)

Job description

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 September 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to €14.2bn.

Job Description

ThisisanopportunitytojoinM&AteamintheLondonofficeofaninternationalmid-marketinvestmentbank.

Thejobinvolvessignificantinterpersonalinteractionwithbothclientsandinvestorsinthepreparationandpresentationofbusinessplans,informationmemorandaandsupportingfinancialanalysis.Thereisalsoabusinessdevelopmentaspect,withthechancetodevelopskillsbothoriginatingbusinessandaddingtotheteam’sexpertisewithintheIndustrialsector.

Requirements

• 2-3years of professional experience
• Existing affinity to the Industrial sector, gained through academic and/or professional experience (will be a plus)
• Finance Qualification (ACA, for example)
• Prior involvement in multiple M&A transactions, from start to finish
• Robust financial and analytical skillset
• Strong organisational skills
• Able to collaborate effectively with in a team
• A self-starter with a positive outlook and can-do attitude

Application Details

• Start date: asap
• Location: London, UK