Investment Banking Associate (Telco & Digital Infra M&A)

Dartmouth Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Partners is seeking a high-performing Investment Banking Associate to join a leading, global independent investment bank. This role supports their telecoms and digital infrastructure M&A practice, offering front-line exposure to landmark transactions.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in investment banking or financial advisory, with a strong interest in the telecoms sector, and a solid educational background in relevant fields. Key responsibilities include financial modeling, sector research, drafting pitch materials, and contributing to transaction execution.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, or financial advisory.
• Strong technical foundation in financial analysis.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support financial modeling and valuation.
• Conduct detailed company and sector research.
• Draft pitch materials and transaction documents.
• Contribute to transaction execution and due diligence.
• Monitor telecoms and digital infrastructure trends.

Skills

Interest in telecoms and digital infrastructure sector

Financial modeling and valuation analysis

Strong commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering

Job description

Our client is a leading, global independent investment bank who seeking a high-performing Investment Banking Associate to support its successful telecoms and digital infrastructure M&A practice. The role offers front-line exposure to landmark transactions and strategic projects across fibre, towers, data centres, cloud infrastructure, and emerging digital assets.

You’ll be embedded in a high-calibre team with a deep sector pedigree, advising leading corporates, financial sponsors, and infrastructure funds across Europe.

The successful applicant will likely have the following

• Strong interest for the telecoms and digital infrastructure sector (fibre, towers, data centres, edge computing etc)
• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, or financial advisory
• Strong technical foundation and commercial acumen.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Key responsibilities of the role

• Lead and support financial modeling and valuation analysis (DCF, LBO, precedent transactions, trading comps)
• Conduct detailed company and sector research to evaluate investment opportunities
• Draft compelling pitch materials, management presentations, and transaction documentation
• Contribute to transaction execution, due diligence and stakeholder coordination
• Monitor telecoms and digital infrastructure trends across Europe, identifying strategic implications for clients