London M&A Associate: Fast-Paced Deals & Growth

Jefferies; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Entrepreneurial culture with lean deal

Strong deal flow across sectors

Close collaboration with senior Bankes

Clear progression path

Résumé du poste

Jefferies in London is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions team. You will work on high-profile, cross-border transactions across multiple sectors, advising corporates, private equity firms and sponsors.

The role involves deal execution, building financial models (DCF, LBO, comps), preparing client materials, coordinating due diligence, and supporting senior bankers. You will mentor Analysts and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of investment banking experience, preferably within an M&A team at a top-tier bank or advisory firm.
• Strong technical skills, with advanced proficiency in financial modelling and valuation techniques.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams across live transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Responsabilités

• Execute M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates, strategic advisory, and defence assignments
• Lead the preparation of financial models (DCF, LBO, trading comps, transaction comps) and valuation analyses
• Develop and review high-quality client materials, including pitch books, IMs, management presentations, and board materials
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage data rooms, advisors, and client interactions
• Support senior bankers in client relationship management and business development efforts
• Supervise and mentor Analysts, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Stay abreast of market developments, sector trends, and comparable transactions

Connaissances

Financial modelling

M&A execution

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Jefferies in London is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions team. You will work on high-profile, cross-border transactions across multiple sectors, advising corporates, private equity firms and sponsors.

The role involves deal execution, building financial models (DCF, LBO, comps), preparing client materials, coordinating due diligence, and supporting senior bankers. You will mentor Analysts and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.