Investment Banking Associate

A very well established boutique investment bank is looking to hire an Investment Banking Associate to join its award-winning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain exposure to a broad range of transactions, working closely with senior bankers on M&A, IPOs, equity fundraisings and wider corporate advisory mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Execution

• Support the execution of M&A, IPO, fundraising and other corporate finance transactions.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction models.
• Conduct company, sector and market research.
• Prepare transaction materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, board presentations, management presentations, valuation materials and investor presentations.
• Assist with due diligence processes and coordinate information requests.
• Support the preparation and review of transaction documentation.

M&A and Valuation

• Conduct comparable company and precedent transaction analysis.
• Assist with acquisition and disposal analysis.
• Build merger models and perform accretion/dilution analyses.
• Research potential acquisition targets and buyers.
• Support management teams throughout the transaction process.

Client Engagement and Business Development

• Assist senior bankers with client meetings and presentations.
• Develop an understanding of clients' businesses, sectors and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to pitch preparation and new business origination.
• Build relationships with management teams, investors and professional advisers.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, Big 4 deals or an equivalent environment.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• A strong understanding of financial statements, DCF valuation, trading comparables, precedent transactions, M&A mechanics and equity capital markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in companies, markets and transactions.

Open to candidates from audit
Candidates currently working in audit who are looking to transition into M&A and corporate finance will also be considered. A clear motivation for making the move is essential, while candidates with prior deals experience may have an advantage.

This represents an outstanding opportunity to join one of the premier investment banking boutiques, gain exposure to a diverse range of transactions and build a long-term career in investment banking.