FIG M&A – Associate/VP, High-Impact Transactions

Metis Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Search partnered with a Bulge-Bracket Investment bank seeking to reinforce its FIG M&A team in London. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct senior exposure, and the opportunity to own high-profile transactions from day one.

Ideal candidates have roughly 2.5–7 years in FIG M&A, with exposure to Banks, Asset & Wealth Management, or Insurance, and strong financial modelling and presentation skills for client materials.

Qualifications

• 2.5–7 years experience in M&A within FIG Investment banking.
• Exposure across Banks, Asset and Wealth Management or Insurance.
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
• Demonstrated transaction experience with the ability to run workstreams independently.
• Commercially minded, resourceful, and comfortable working in small teams.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions within the FIG space.
• Produce financial models and valuations, including DDM, LBO, and comparables.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, information memoranda, and marketing materials.
• Develop relationships with management teams, advisers, and investors to support origination efforts.
• Manage or conduct financial and commercial due diligence processes with external advisers.
• Work on strategic advisory and transaction execution & manage workstreams.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

M&A

Presentations

Communication

Job description

Metis Search partnered with a Bulge-Bracket Investment bank seeking to reinforce its FIG M&A team in London. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct senior exposure, and the opportunity to own high-profile transactions from day one.

Ideal candidates have roughly 2.5–7 years in FIG M&A, with exposure to Banks, Asset & Wealth Management, or Insurance, and strong financial modelling and presentation skills for client materials.