Graduate Corporate Finance Analyst

CityGrad; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated graduates to join their Deal Advisory Team as Graduate Analysts. This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of corporate transactions, including disposals, acquisitions, and fundraises. You will be part of an ambitious team that values individuality and innovation, providing you with exposure and responsibility from day one. With support for ACA or CFA qualifications, you'll enhance your skills while contributing to meaningful projects. If you're eager to kickstart your career in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bright and motivated 2025 graduates with strong analytical skills.
• Support for ACA or CFA qualification to enhance on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on clients and industries, prepare pitch decks.
• Assist in preparing financial models and transaction-related materials.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ACA or CFA qualification (support provided)

Tools

Industry-specific research tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from CityGrad

CityGrad - Director - Passionate about discovering the Future Leaders of Tomorrow.

We are looking for bright and motivated 2025 graduates to join one of the UK's leading business advisory firms as Graduate Analysts working in the Deal Advisory Team.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join a firm that truly values individuality and embraces personal aspirations. Based in the heart of the city, this firm embraces innovation, creating a modern, open and inclusive culture that allows individuals to thrive in a very supportive environment.

Working within Deal Advisory, you will benefit from working within an ambitious and expanding team, resulting in a high level of exposure and responsibility from the start.

The main function of the department is the provision of lead advisory services on corporate transactions, primarily disposals, fundraises, acquisitions and buy-outs. The Deal Advisory Analyst is expected to support the team across the entire deal advisory lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking research on prospective clients and their industries, preparing pitch decks where appropriate.
• Attending client meetings and preparing agendas.
• Performing comparable transaction analysis and determining appropriate valuation guides.
• Assisting with the preparation of key transaction-related marketing materials, primarily information and investment memorandums.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial forecast models.
• Identifying prospective investors / acquirers / targets using industry-specific research tools.
• Managing outreach processes, including holding preliminary conversations with prospective investors or acquirers.
• Reviewing and commenting on transaction-related legal documentation, such as heads of terms, from a commercial perspective.
• Assisting with the negotiation of key transaction terms; including performing net debt and working capital calculations.
• Assisting with the management of due diligence processes and preparation of responses to due diligence queries.
• Performing ad-hoc analysis and calculations, as required.
• Drafting articles and industry reports for publication on the company’s website and LinkedIn pages.
• Involvement in networking and business development opportunities.

In this role, you will be fully supported in studying towards the ACA or CFA qualification, which will complement and enhance your on-the-job experience.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Investment Banking and Financial Services