Transport & Infrastructure - Investment Banking Analyst

Rothschild & Co; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London seeks an experienced professional to deliver strategic M&A and financing solutions in the infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to build effective relationships. This role promises opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the infrastructure or energy & power sector.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a financial services organization.
• Experience developing financial models and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Research industries for marketing initiatives.
• Contribute content to pitch books.
• Update industry databases and credentials.
• Develop financial models with support from colleagues.
• Use valuation techniques to support client advice.
• Draft transaction documentation for M&A and financing.

Skills

Financial modeling and valuations

Relationship-building skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Education

A level or equivalent: ABB or above

Degree or equivalent: 2:1 or above

ACA qualified: first-time passes (distinct advantage)

Job description

About Us

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world’s financial markets.

Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market‑leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family‑controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Overview of Role

An informed and impartial perspective to help our clients reach their goals through the design and execution of strategic M&A and financing solutions in the infrastructure space.

We provide impartial, expert advice to large and mid‑sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions for our clients and act as a trusted partner, taking a long‑term and independent view on the challenges they face.

Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on, and our unrivalled network of industry and financing specialists in 40 countries, provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals. Our distinct perspective allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients and act as their most trusted advisers over the long term.

Responsibilities

• Research relevant industries to support the wider team’s marketing initiatives, optimising various sources of information.
• Contribute content to pitch books by conducting ad‑hoc analysis.
• Update industry databases and credentials.
• Develop and maintain standard or bespoke financial models with support from colleagues.
• Use a range of valuation techniques to support client advice including discounted cash flows, trading comps analysis, and transaction comps analysis.
• Draft strategic review and transaction documentation (i.e. teasers, Information Memorandums, and strategic review reports for both M&A and financing advisory mandates).
• Support the team in coordinating the transaction process both internally and with other advisers.

Education and Qualifications

• A level or equivalent: ABB or above.
• Degree or equivalent: 2:1 or above.
• ACA (or equivalent) qualified: first‑time passes (distinct advantage, not essential).

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Minimum 2‑year experience in the infrastructure or energy & power sector.
• Previous experience gained in a similar role in another financial services organization.
• Experience to develop financial models and valuations with an understanding of financial statements analysis.
• Previous exposure to infrastructure‑like financing products and capital structures.
• Exposure to fundamental financial principles and experience of applying these.
• Effective relationship‑building skills with multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate clearly as well as persuade and influence others.
• Experience of overcoming setbacks in order to deliver results.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Aptitude for ongoing personal and professional development.

This is a certified role.

Our goal is to have a balanced, inclusive and flexible environment which enables all colleagues to achieve their personal and professional aspirations, and to ensure that Rothschild & Co provides longer term opportunities for talent.