Leading UK Investment Bank Assistant Director/VP

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK investment bank is seeking an Assistant Director or Vice President to join their M&A advisory team. The role involves executing and originating M&A transactions, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in corporate finance, strong financial modelling skills, and a detail-oriented approach to deliver high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in corporate finance or investment banking.
• Strong execution experience in M&A transactions.
• Solid understanding of the UK Takeover Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and support origination of M&A mandates.
• Prepare high-quality pitch materials and presentations.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Valuation

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Financial Databases

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Leading UK Investment Bank Assistant Director/VP, london (city of london)

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Client:

Brock & Decker

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Director / Vice President – M&A

Location: London

About the Role

Our client is a leading UK investment bank seeking to appoint a highly capable Assistant Director or Vice President to join their M&A advisory team. This is a key role focused on the origination and execution of both public and private market transactions, including buy-side, sell-side, and special situations mandates across multiple sectors.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and collaborate across the wider Investment Banking division, gaining exposure to an exciting and diverse client base, including corporates, entrepreneurs, and private equity firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and support the origination of M&A mandates for private and public companies.
• Build, maintain, and utilise advanced financial models and valuation materials to support deal processes.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality pitch materials and client presentations.
• Contribute to business development by nurturing relationships with private equity and corporate clients.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, ensuring consistent, high-standard outputs.
• Manage and extract insights from key databases and third-party data platforms for use in transaction execution and sourcing.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in corporate finance, investment banking, boutique advisory, or professional services.
• Strong execution experience across a range of M&A transactions involving both corporate and private equity clients.
• Solid understanding of the UK Takeover Code and private M&A processes, including drafting of key legal and commercial documentation.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills, including experience with mergers, LBOs, working capital analysis, and funding structures.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, along with familiarity with financial databases and market intelligence tools.
• Excellent project management capabilities with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering exceptional quality work.