M&A Associate

Robertson Wright; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with performance upside

Accelerated career development

Influence and visibility in a growing firm

Job summary

A newly launched investment bank in England is seeking an M&A Associate for their founding execution team. This role involves significant responsibilities including leading financial modelling, drafting client-facing materials, and supporting transaction execution. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in M&A or investment banking, a strong technical skill set, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Join at an early stage for broad exposure and fast professional development within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, or corporate finance.
• Strong technical skills and proven transaction experience.
• Experience coordinating due diligence processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modelling and valuation analysis.
• Draft and review pitch materials and presentations.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage client interactions.
• Support transaction execution from mandate to close.
• Mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Drafting client-facing materials

Attention to detail

Entrepreneurial attitude

Job description

We are advising a newly launched investment bank backed by senior, well-established dealmakers, who are seeking to hire an M&A Associate as part of their founding execution team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a platform at an early stage, where you will play a meaningful role in shaping processes, supporting origination and execution, and helping to build a high‑performing advisory franchise.

The Opportunity

The Associate will work directly with Managing Directors and Vice Presidents on live M&A mandates, with significant responsibility across execution, client interaction, and transaction delivery. Given the firm’s early‑stage nature, candidates should be comfortable operating in a hands‑on, entrepreneurial environment with less hierarchy than traditional banks.

This role offers broad exposure, fast professional development, and the chance to make a visible impact on the firm’s success.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading financial modelling and valuation analysis (DCF, trading and transaction comparables, LBO where relevant)
• Drafting and reviewing pitch materials, information memoranda, and management presentations
• Coordinating due diligence processes and interacting with clients, lawyers, and other advisors
• Supporting transaction execution from mandate to close
• Mentoring junior analysts as the team grows
• Contributing to thought leadership and origination efforts

Candidate Profile

• 2–4 years of experience in M&A / investment banking / corporate finance
• Strong technical skills and proven transaction experience
• Experience drafting client‑facing materials and managing workstreams
• Commercial mindset with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a lean, fast‑paced, and evolving environment
• Entrepreneurial attitude and desire to help build a platform

Why This Role?

• Join an investment bank at inception, with genuine influence and visibility
• Work alongside senior, credible dealmakers with strong networks
• Broad responsibility and accelerated career development
• Opportunity to grow with the firm and take on leadership over time
• Competitive compensation with upside linked to firm performance

This role will suit an Associate who is looking to move beyond a traditional, rigid banking structure and take on greater ownership and impact within a growing advisory business.

If this sounds of interest, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.