Investment Banking Associate M&A Industrials
Associate 1 / Associate 2 - Industrials Investment Banking
London | Elite Boutique Investment Bank
We are currently partnering with a leading Elite Boutique investment bank that is looking to hire an Associate 1 or Associate 2 to join its Industrials team in London.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded advisory platform known for delivering high-profile M&A and strategic advisory mandates across Europe. The team is seeking an execution-focused Associate capable of contributing immediately on live transactions and taking ownership of key workstreams in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
- Execute M&A and strategic advisory transactions across the Industrials sector
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions and merger models
- Prepare client-facing materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations and board materials
- Coordinate due diligence processes and liaise with clients, management teams and external advisors
- Support senior bankers on transaction execution and business development initiatives
- Conduct industry and company research to support transaction and origination activities
- Work closely with analysts and senior team members throughout the deal process
Candidate Requirements
- Associate 1 or Associate 2 currently working within investment banking (Associate 2 preferred)
- Strong investment banking training and transaction execution experience
- Industrials experience is not required
- Demonstrated experience working on live M&A and advisory transactions
- Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach
- Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Why Apply?
- Join a market-leading Elite Boutique investment bank with a strong reputation for M&A advisory
- Work on high-profile European and cross-border transactions
- Significant responsibility and exposure from day one
- Lean team structure with direct access to senior bankers and clients
- Outstanding long-term career development opportunities
This opportunity would suit an ambitious Associate looking to join a premier advisory platform and gain exposure to complex, high-profile transactions while accelerating their development within a high-performing team.
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