Vice President / Senior Associate

Fearnley Securities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fearnley Securities seeks an Associate or VP to join its London-based Natural Resources Investment Banking team. This role involves originating and executing transactions across metals and mining, with significant client exposure and responsibility from day one.

You will work with senior bankers across advisory and capital markets mandates in a fast-growing franchise. You will lead in M&A, ECM and debt advisory, build complex financial models, and mentor junior staff while developing industry

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Undergraduate or Master's degree with strong academic credentials.
• Experience on live M&A and/or capital markets transactions.
• Exposure to metals, mining, steel or natural resources sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of M&A, strategic advisory, debt financing and ECM transactions.
• Build and review complex financial models, valuation analyses and transaction materials.
• Prepare marketing documents, information memoranda, presentations and board materials.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate advisors, clients and counterparties.
• Take ownership of project management workstreams and transaction timetables.
• Support senior bankers in maintaining and expanding client relationships.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

PowerPoint/presentations

Client relationship

Deal execution

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Investment Banking Division combines deep sector expertise with global capital markets access, supported by research, sales and distribution capabilities across Europe, North America and Asia. The platform includes more than 55 investment banking professionals and dedicated sector teams covering Energy Services, Shipping, Technologies, Natural Resources and Industrials.

Fearnley's Natural Resources franchise advises companies and investors across oil & gas, metals, mining, steel, critical minerals and broader resource sectors. We work with corporates, financial sponsors and institutional investors on strategic M&A, debt financing and equity capital raising transactions globally.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate or Vice President to join our London-based Natural Resources Investment Banking team.

The successful candidate will become a core member of a fast-growing franchise and play an active role in originating and executing transactions across the global metals and mining sector. The position offers significant client exposure, responsibility from day one and the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers across both advisory and capital markets mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of M&A, strategic advisory, debt financing and equity capital markets transactions.
• Build and review complex financial models, valuation analyses and transaction materials.
• Prepare marketing documents, information memoranda, management presentations and board materials.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate advisors, clients and counterparties.
• Take ownership of project management workstreams and transaction timetables.

Client Coverage and Business Development

• Support senior bankers in maintaining and expanding client relationships.
• Participate in origination efforts and preparation of pitch materials.
• Develop industry perspectives and identify emerging transaction opportunities.
• Attend management meetings, site visits, conferences and industry events.
• Mentor and oversee analysts and junior associates.
• Drive quality control across analyses, models and client deliverables.
• Contribute to building Fearnley's Natural Resources franchise and culture.

Candidate Profile

Required Experience

4-8 years of relevant experience within:

• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Equity Research
• Transaction Services
• Private Equity
• Demonstrated experience working on live M&A and/or capital markets transactions.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Undergraduate or Master's degree with strong academic credentials.
• Prior exposure to metals, mining, steel, critical minerals or broader natural resources sectors.
• Experience working with listed companies and public capital markets.
• Knowledge of debt and equity financing products.

Personal Attributes

• Commercial mindset and strong client orientation.
• High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and collaborative.
• Comfortable operating in a lean team environment with significant responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join Fearnley?

• Join a rapidly growing Natural Resources franchise with global ambitions.
• Work across M&A, ECM and Debt Advisory mandates rather than in a product silo.
• Collaborate directly with senior bankers and industry executives.
• Gain exposure to cross-border transactions.
• Be part of an entrepreneurial culture where individual contribution and initiative are highly valued.
• Competitive compensation with clear opportunity for progression.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Renate Aasen, People & Recruitment Officer [phone].

About us

Fearnley Securities AS is a leading independent full-service investment bank with a focus on maritime and energy industries. We serve a prominent and diverse set of clients out from our offices in Oslo, New York, London and Singapore, which includes leading domestic and multinational corporations operating within our core industries, major institutional investors, family offices, financial sponsors, and selected high net worth individuals.

The company is a part of the Astrup Fearnley Group which represents over 150 years of history, growth, and excellence - shaped by the Astrup Fearnley family and generations of dedicated professionals. The Group is engaged in financial services, shipping, offshore rig & supply vessel services, with a legacy that includes Hans Rasmus Astrup Foundation and the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art.

Today the Astrup Fearnley Group employs 440 personnel across 19 offices globally and is currently in a phase of growth and youthification, expanding its global footprint and commercial presence while maintaining a solid financial position. For further information, please visit www.fearnleysecurities.com