General Industrials - Analyst / Associate

Jefferies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies, a leading global investment banking and capital markets firm in London, is seeking a motivated Associate to support the Industrials team. This role involves executing M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions, while working alongside experienced bankers in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modelling skills, a degree with an excellent academic record, and 3-6 years of investment banking experience. This position offers the opportunity for significant client exposure and responsibility.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant investment banking experience.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Demonstrated experience executing M&A and capital markets transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the execution of M&A and capital raising mandates.
• Build and review complex financial models.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Valuation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Team: Investment Banking – Industrials

Level: Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join the London-based Industrials Investment Banking team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of M&A, equity capital markets, debt financing, and broader strategic advisory transactions for leading industrial companies and financial sponsor clients across EMEA. This position offers significant client exposure, responsibility, and the opportunity to work alongside senior bankers on high-profile transactions in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution

• Support and lead the execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates.
• Manage multiple workstreams across live transactions and client engagements.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, data rooms, and transaction documentation.
• Prepare and review marketing materials, management presentations, information memoranda, and board materials.
• Liaise with clients, legal advisors, accountants, lenders, and other transaction parties.

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Build and review complex financial models, including:
  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  • Trading Comparables
  • Transaction Comparables
  • LBO Analysis
  • Merger Models
• Conduct detailed financial, strategic, and industry analysis.
• Develop valuation materials and transaction recommendations for clients.

Client Development

• Support senior bankers in preparing client pitches and strategic presentations.
• Contribute market intelligence, sector insights, and company‑specific analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and advisers.

Leadership & Team Management

• Oversee and mentor Analysts on financial modelling, valuation work, and presentation materials.
• Review work products to ensure high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance team culture.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• 3–6 years of relevant investment banking experience.
• Demonstrated experience executing M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Strong financial modelling, accounting, and valuation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Previous Industrials sector experience.
• Experience advising both corporate and private equity clients.
• Cross‑border transaction experience within EMEA or globally.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA or equivalent are advantageous.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.