Leading UK Investment Bank Assistant Director/VP

Brock & Decker; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK investment bank is seeking an Assistant Director or Vice President for their M&A advisory team in London. This pivotal role involves originating and executing both public and private market transactions, while closely collaborating with senior leadership. The successful candidate will lead teams, develop advanced financial models, and contribute to business development efforts within a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in corporate finance or investment banking.
• Solid understanding of the UK Takeover Code and private M&A processes.
• Strong execution experience and advanced financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and support origination of M&A mandates.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models.
• Prepare high-quality pitch materials and client presentations.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Sales, and Business Development

• Industries

  Investment Banking

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