Investment Banking Associate - EMEA Financial Institutions Group

UBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wealth manager is seeking an Associate in the Financial Institutions Group to support M&A and transaction execution. The role requires 3+ years of investment banking experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in financial modelling. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to delivering comprehensive financial solutions. This position is based in London and offers substantial career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investment banking covering financial institutions.
• Solid analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong technical skills in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve complex financial tasks.
• Support M&A and investment banking product execution.
• Create complex financial models and valuation tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Valuation / financial modelling

Collaborative teamwork

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics

Job description

Job Reference #

324498BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

• Independent thinker, who will proactively identify and resolve complex financial tasks head on
• Collaborative, and can support sector execution on M&A and the full suite of investment banking products
• Dynamic, and able to work across FIG verticals, including banks, insurance, asset management and FinTech
• Thoughtful, and will deliver creative and correct solutions directly to both senior bankers and clients alike
• Able to create complex financial models and other valuation tool sets
• Able to develop high-quality presentation and other materials
• Able to manage efficiently and share best-practice with the junior team members
• Willing to learn and develop further and always looking to expand their skillset

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Your team

As an Associate in Financial Institutions Group (FIG) team, you will be working across multiple sub-sectors, covering banks, insurance, FinTech, asset management, and specialty finance companies across the EMEA region. You will provide key analytical support in transaction execution and origination efforts, including Mergers & Acquisitions, execution of equity and debt capital markets transactions, and leveraged buyouts. We provide financial solutions to a whole range of clients and offer advisory and analytics services in all major capital markets.

Your expertise

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, covering financial institutions
• Solid analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong technical skills, including valuation / financial modelling, accounting
• Solid understanding of FIG sector
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe. We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.