Summer Analyst

MKP Advisors; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MKP Advisors is seeking a Summer Analyst for 2025 to engage in event-driven investment analysis. Interns will work closely with the team on M&A research and will sharpen analytical skills in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant internship experience and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in relevant fields like Investment Banking.
• Expected graduation month/year and grade in CV.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis and research on M&A transactions.
• Analyze antitrust and regulatory outcomes.
• Assist in producing research notes for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate or master's student graduating in 2026

Job description

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MKP is an advisory firm that specialises in analysing and making sense of complex global event-driven investment scenarios. Our goal is simple: to transform complicated situations into opportunities for both listed corporations and professional investors. We do this by bridging gaps, sharing thoughtful interpretation, providing practical advice and creating tangible value.

2025 Summer Analyst Role

As a Summer Analyst at MKP Advisors, you will gain exposure to a wide range of event-driven and special situations. You will work closely with our team to support the production of notes and research aimed at assisting our clients in making investment decisions. This includes (but isn't limited to) the analysis of companies and markets, conducting research on current and past M&A transactions, and evaluating regulatory and antitrust decisions in previous deals. Interns will also schedule and participate in meetings with analysts, investor relations teams, and sector experts. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop strong analytical skills and gain practical experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting company and market analysis
• Performing research on previous M&A transactions and other special situations
• Analyzing antitrust and regulatory outcomes of past deals
• Sourcing and participating in calls with analysts, IR teams, and sector experts
• Assisting in the production of research notes for buy-side clients

We are seeking highly motivated, intelligent individuals with a track record of excellence in previous endeavors. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative abilities, successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical and IT skills
• A demonstrated ability to write effectively in English
• Be a collaborative team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter

Requirements:

To be considered for this Intern position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have at least 1 prior internship experience in a relevant field, including: Investment Banking (M&A, Research, Markets), Event-driven (merger arb, special situations)
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (penultimate year) or master's student graduating in 2026 (minimum grade 2:1)
• CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade, and should be in PDF format (Name_Surname.PDF)
• Must be able to start in June/July 2025 and be available for up to 10 weeks (TBC)
• Must hold the right to work in the UK, VISA sponsorship won't be available for this position

To ensure that your application will be reviewed, after submitting your interest on LinkedIn, you must complete the following steps:

• A copy of the CV (that includes expected graduation month/year and grade) must be emailed to [e-mail] in PDF format (Name_Surname.PDF)
• The body of the email should contain a ~300-word write-up on a current/recent M&A transaction of your choice. The note should include key elements such as deal rationale, potential antitrust or regulatory hurdles, relevant geopolitical angles, and any other risk factors that may impact deal completion. We’ll be looking not only at the substance of the analysis, but also at the clarity, tone, and structure of the writing - strong communication is key to our work with clients.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive, and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by MKP Advisors in its sole discretion.

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