Investment Banking Associate

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

Job summary

Metis Search in London is seeking an Associate to join the FIG and fintech team on high-profile transactions. You will support M&A execution, build financial models and valuations, and prepare client materials alongside senior bankers.

The role offers exposure to leading clients, close collaboration across the deal team, and ownership of key workstreams, with clear development opportunities for a rising investment banker.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in investment banking, ideally within FIG or fintech.
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A transactions across the FIG and fintech sector.
• Produce financial models and valuations.
• Prepare client presentations and marketing materials.
• Conduct industry and company analysis across financial institutions.
• Work closely with senior bankers, clients and external advisers throughout transactions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Presentation skills

Industry analysis

Teamwork

Client interaction

Job description

Metis Search are exclusively mandated by a leading investment bank to add an Associate to its FIG and fintech team in London.

The firm has an exceptional reputation across the Financial Institutions sector, advising on high-profile and complex transactions. The platform offers strong exposure and the opportunity to work closely with experienced senior bankers.

The team is highly collaborative, with junior and senior bankers working closely together across transactions. The role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of key workstreams.

If you’re looking to join a team where the quality of the work and the strength of the team are key differentiators, this could be a strong next move.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of M&A transactions across the FIG and fintech sector.
• Produce financial models and valuations.
• Prepare client presentations and marketing materials.
• Conduct industry and company analysis across financial institutions.
• Work closely with senior bankers, clients and external advisers throughout transactions.

Key Requirements:

• Approximately 2-6 years’ experience in investment banking, ideally within FIG or fintech.
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.