FIG M&A Associate

Buckden Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckden Partners in London is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its growing FIG Financial Services M&A Advisory practice. The role offers broad exposure across live transactions, working alongside senior team members and directly with clients throughout the deal process.

Key responsibilities include supporting buy-side and sell-side mandates, building models, conducting sector research, preparing client materials, and assisting due diligence and deal execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A advisory, investment banking, corporate development, consulting or similar.

Responsibilities

• Supporting buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates
• Building financial models and valuations
• Analysing datasets, including loan tapes
• Conducting sector and market research
• Preparing client presentations and transaction materials
• Supporting due diligence, deal structuring and execution
• Managing multiple workstreams across live transactions
• Maintaining market and buyer intelligence

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Data analysis

Due diligence

Client presentations

M&A advisory

Job description

A growing, independent financial advisory team is expanding its FIG Financial Services M&A Advisory practice in London and is looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team.

The role offers broad exposure across live transactions, working alongside senior team members and directly with clients throughout the deal process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates
• Building financial models and valuations
• Analysing complex datasets, including loan tapes
• Conducting sector and market research
• Preparing client presentations and transaction materials
• Supporting due diligence, deal structuring and execution
• Managing multiple workstreams across live transactions
• Maintaining and developing market and buyer intelligence

The team works across a broad range of Financial Services businesses, including banks, lenders, private equity and diversified funds, fintechs, specialty finance, servicers and brokers, with an active pipeline across the UK and selected European markets.

We’re looking for someone with relevant transaction experience gained in M&A advisory, investment banking, corporate development, consulting or a similar environment. Financial Services experience is advantageous, particularly across banking, lending, specialty finance, fintech or insurance.

Strong financial modelling, valuation, accounting and analytical skills are important, alongside commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This is a good opportunity for someone looking to take on greater responsibility, work on a range of Financial Services transactions and gain direct exposure to senior colleagues and clients within a growing team.