Graduate Analyst Investment Banking - 2026

Peel Hunt; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm in London is seeking Graduate Analysts for a 1-year Graduate Programme. The role involves assisting with M&A transactions, preparing financial models, and liaising with corporate clients. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2.1 degree or equivalent, a keen interest in capital markets, and strong analytical skills. This opportunity offers exposure across various teams in the Investment Banking Department.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in UK capital markets and financial advisory work.
• Demonstrable drive and determination – a self-starter.
• Competitive nature, demonstrable high achiever.

Responsibilities

• Completing necessary training until deemed competent.
• Assisting with the execution of transactions including IPOs.
• Preparing financial and valuation models for transactions.
• Drafting corporate finance and transactional documentation.
• Preparing marketing presentations for corporate clients.
• Liaising with corporate clients about stock market trends.
• Supporting team members with analysis and research.
• Understanding the regulatory environment and FCA conduct rules.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

High inter-personnel skills

Education

Minimum of a 2.1 degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Investment Banking Department provides a full range of financial advisory and broking services, whether advising a broad range of clients through transactions such as capital raisings, buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates or providing market and sector intelligence. The Investment Banking Department is sector focused, operating across eight sector verticals (Consumer, Healthcare, Real Estate, Industrials, FIG, Investment Funds, TMT and Natural Resources), aligning the Investment Banking Department to leverage our equity Research analysts’ deep sector knowledge. Dedicated teams across Equity Capital Markets/Syndicate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sponsor coverage and Investor Relations work closely with the Investment Banking Department’s sector teams in supporting the firm’s clients.

Job Purpose

We are looking to recruit Graduate Analysts to join our 1-year Graduate Programme which provides continuous exposure to the firm’s corporate clients, M&A transactions, capital raises, other advisers and, where appropriate, institutional investors across all of the sector teams. The role will have the opportunity to rotate across the different sector and product teams within the Investment Banking Department as well as the opportunity to gain exposure to the firm’s Sales and Equity Research teams during the Programme.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Completing necessary training and working under supervision until deemed competent to perform certified function, following a managerial assessment
• Assisting with the execution of transactions including IPOs, secondary fundraisings and M&A and other related activities
• Preparing financial and valuation models for a broad range of transactions assessed by corporate clients
• Drafting relevant corporate finance and related transactional documentation
• Preparing marketing presentations for current and potential corporate clients with appropriate research and data analytics
• Supervised day-to-day liaison with corporate clients regarding stock market trends and developments
• Supporting other members of the team as necessary, with analysis, research and due diligence
• Have an understanding of the regulatory environment, and values and abilities consistent with the FCA conduct rules

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a 2.1 degree or equivalent
• A keen interest in UK capital markets and financial advisory work
• Strong numerical, analytical and project management skills
• Demonstrable drive and determination – a self-starter
• Competitive nature, demonstrable high achiever
• Strong work ethic
• High inter-personnel skills to work in/ across multidisciplinary teams and departments as well as with other professional advisers, clients and regulators
• Strong moral compass