M&A Associate

Alan Mitchell Financial Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alan Mitchell Financial Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading global mid-market investment bank to appoint an M&A Associate in its busy London team. You will work with a senior group on live deals, gaining exposure across the transaction lifecycle and taking meaningful responsibility from analysis to execution.

The role emphasizes strong modelling, valuation and client-facing skills, with a clear pathway for progression in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment in the tech and consumer

Qualifications

• Around 4–6 years of sell-side M&A experience.
• Strong track record on mid-market M&A transactions.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and management teams.
• Proactive, commercially minded and keen to build a long-term career in mid-market M&A.

Responsibilities

• Analysing financial information, business plans and company performance.
• Building and reviewing complex financial models and valuations.
• Conducting company, industry and market research.
• Leading elements of commercial and business due diligence.
• Preparing pitch books, management presentations and other client materials.
• Driving the execution of M&A transactions and coordinating with advisers.
• Working closely with clients, management teams and senior bankers.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client management

Job description

M&A Associate – Leading Mid-Market Investment Bank – Tech & Consumer Focus – London

We are partnering with a leading global mid-market investment bank that specialises in the Technology and Consumer sectors to appoint an M&A Associate into its busy London team.

You will join a highly experienced senior team with a strong track record of executing M&A transactions for corporate and private equity clients, gaining broad exposure to live deals and taking meaningful responsibility across the transaction lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Analysing financial information, business plans and company performance
• Building and reviewing complex financial models and valuations
• Conducting company, industry and market research
• Leading elements of commercial and business due diligence
• Preparing pitch books, management presentations and other client materials
• Driving the execution of M&A transactions and coordinating with advisers
• Working closely with clients, management teams and senior bankers
• Around 4- 6 years of sell-side M&A experience (investment bank, boutique, or Big Four Corporate Finance /M&A team)
• Strong track record on mid-market M&A transactions
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and management teams
• Proactive, commercially minded and keen to build a long-term career in mid-market M&A
• This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality deals in a collaborative, deal-driven environment with clear progression potential.