Experienced M&A Analyst - Specialty Finance

Stephens Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephens Inc. in London is seeking an Experienced M&A Analyst to join our Specialty Finance group.

You will work alongside senior bankers on mid-market mergers and acquisitions, developing detailed financial models and preparing tailored pitch books and marketing materials. The role requires at least one year of M&A advisory experience, strong financial modeling skills, and a record of academic achievement and integrity.

Qualifications

• At least one year of M&A advisory experience.
• Strong financial modeling ability; knowledge of the Specialty Finance industry preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven academic achievement and integrity.
• Ability to work well in teams and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for transactions.
• Prepare pitch books and marketing materials.
• Conduct industry research and analysis.
• Support senior bankers with deal execution.

Skills

M&A advisory

Financial modeling

Interpersonal skills

Academic excellence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Experienced M&A Analyst - Specialty Finance

Job Category: Investment Banking

Requisition Number: EXPER003114

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

SUMMARY

Title: Experienced M&A Analyst

Group: Specialty Finance

Location: London

WHY STEPHENS

Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family-owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we help to create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions, we seek to develop durable relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.

The men and women of Stephens have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegial and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide unvarnished advice and skilled assistance with executing mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalisations.

We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 250 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle-market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long-term.

SPECIALTY FINANCE

Our transatlantic Specialty Finance team represents one of the longest-standing franchise dedicated to the Specialty Finance sector, leveraging expertise built from executing M&A and capital raising advisory transactions for commercial and consumer finance clients across North America and Europe. Our senior bankers work as a team to provide expert market intelligence, advisory and execution services while aligning with our specialty finance clients as teammates and not competitors. We have deep relationships with public and private financing sources. This enables us to develop innovative debt and equity capital raising solutions as well as buy side and sell side strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Being an Analyst at Stephens is an exciting opportunity to have a broad array of responsibilities and gain valuable experience working alongside our senior bankers, as well as our clients’ senior management teams. These responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed financial analysis and the preparation of models for various types of transactions
• Composing presentation materials including: tailored pitch books, Confidential Information Memorandums and other marketing materials
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative industry research and analysis
• Performing other operational and administrative tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of M&A advisory experience
• Strong experience with financial modeling, and knowledge of the Specialty Finance industry preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Outstanding record of academic achievement;
• High level of personal integrity and work ethic;
• Ability to work well in teams;
• Adherence to regulatory requirements; and
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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