Research Analyst (M&A)

Liberty Towers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing M&A and business brokerage firm in Mayfair, London, is seeking a Buy-Side Analyst to join their transaction support team. This role involves extensive research, buyer analysis, and outreach management, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in M&A processes. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in private equity or corporate finance.

Benefits

Long-term progression opportunities

High-impact role with senior M&A team

Exposure to deal flow and investor engagement

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with relevant degree.
• Strong research and analytical skills required.
• Proactive and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep desktop research to identify potential buyers.
• Assess strategic fit and financial health of buyers.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns and manage buyer pipelines.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related subject

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM tools (HubSpot)

Job description

Position: Buy-Side Analyst – M&A / Business Brokerage

Mayfair, London (In-office)

£30,000–£35,000

Permanent | Full-time

The Opportunity:

We’re working with a fast-growing M&A and business brokerage firm looking to hire a Buy-Side Analyst to play a key role in their transaction support team. This is a research-intensive position ideal for someone who is analytical, commercially minded, and highly proactive. You’ll be responsible for building long lists of potential buyers and investors, analysing buyer fit, supporting targeted outreach, and maintaining accurate tracking across multiple mandates.

You’ll be working closely with senior leadership in a deal-driven environment, gaining broad exposure to M&A processes from origination through to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & Long List Development: Conduct deep desktop research to identify and map potential strategic and financial buyers tailored to each client engagement
• Buyer Analysis: Assess strategic fit, financial health, market positioning, and acquisition rationale to prioritise outreach
• Outreach & CRM Management: Coordinate structured outreach campaigns, personalise communications, and ensure all activity is tracked within the CRM (HubSpot preferred)
• Pipeline Support: Monitor and manage buyer pipelines, qualify inbound interest, and support the team with ongoing updates and reporting
• Transaction Support: Prepare buyer profiles, investment summaries, and teaser documents for live deals
• Reporting & Feedback: Compile weekly reports on engagement activity and buyer interest, while refining outreach strategies based on response rates
• Strategic Projects: Contribute to wider firm initiatives including research into sectors, investor groups, and M&A trends

Ideal Candidate:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related subject
• Exceptionally strong research and analytical skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially aware with an interest in M&A, private equity, or corporate finance
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools (HubSpot is a plus)
• Proactive, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Why Apply?

• Work closely with a senior M&A team in a high-impact, visible role
• Build deep experience in private markets, deal sourcing, and transaction execution
• Join a growing firm with long-term progression opportunities
• Be at the centre of deal flow, strategy, and investor engagement from day one