Investment Banking Associate - Consumer

Raymond James Financial; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking an experienced Investment Banking Associate to join their Consumer team. The candidate will provide management support to analysts, assist in execution of M&A transactions, and mentor interns. The ideal applicant has at least three years of experience in Investment Banking and demonstrates advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to work on high-profile international transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in Investment Banking.
• Extensive knowledge of financial markets and products.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and evaluate interns and analysts.
• Document and support execution of new financing issues.
• Assist in preparing presentations and pitches.

Skills

Advanced concepts and practices of Investment Banking

Financial statement analysis

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

Investment Banking Associate - Consumer - 2500782

Location

London

Sector

Consumer

Level

Open to Associate I - Associate III candidates

Summary

We are looking for high calibre candidates to add to our growing, top-performing Consumer team in London. With a full pipeline, a history of outstanding performance, and exposure to high-profile international transactions across the upper mid-market, this is an opportunity to work on landmark deals and contribute to the continued success of an industry-leading team.

Job Details

Under general direction with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, to have a positive impact on the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and the firm through the development of the team, managing the Investment Banking (IB) Analyst, and execute and generate business for the department. Works on major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams. Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments. Extensive contact with Senior Management is required, to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produces factual and accurate information presented to the client.
• Seeks opportunities for development through the job itself, through special assignments, training, or external activities.
• Attracts and retains quality professionals that will have a positive impact on the SBU and Raymond James (RJ).
• Trains, mentors, and evaluates interns and analysts performance potential.
• Provide management support to analysts through training, mentoring and evaluating their performance potential.
• Assists in the preparation of standard and tailored presentations and pitches.
• Assists with the execution of M&A and financing transactions, financial modelling, industry and comparable company analysis.
• Documents and supports the execution of new financing issues for corporate clients.
• Identifies new entrants into the space and targets these companies for attention.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced concepts, practices and procedures of Investment Banking.
• Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Advanced concepts, practices and procedure of Tax and Accounting.
• Financial markets and products.

Skill in

• Analyzing and interpreting financial statements.
• Analytical skills sufficient to assess and explain events in the market.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to think independently sufficient to market ideas.
• Defining high standards of quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and established databases.

Ability to

• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to reports.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Remain cognizant of our commitment to daily workflow and regulatory compliance during high volume activity.
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions.
• Demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.
• Prepare clear, effective and professional presentations.
• Be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with all organizational levels.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Investment Banking.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.