Description

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

M&A Analyst 1/2

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated M&A Analyst to join our M&A team within Global Investment Banking. Based in London and working closely with senior colleagues across Europe, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions across infrastructure, power, energy transition and related sectors.

Our M&A division advises leading financial investors, corporates and sponsors on complex buy-side and sell-side transactions across EMEA. The team is recognised for its strong sector expertise, integrated product offering and collaborative, cross-border approach.

The Role
As an Analyst, you will play a key role in the origination and execution of Infrastructure M&A transactions, working closely with senior bankers, financing and debt advisory teams, and sector coverage colleagues across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the origination and execution of M&A mandates in the infrastructure space
• Preparation of marketing and pitching materials including research, modelling and valuation
• Assisting in buy-side and sell-side execution, including transaction documentation
• Building and reviewing complex financial models
• Conducting detailed sector and asset research
• Supporting transaction processes and coordination
• Contributing to team development and mentoring

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

• Educated to bachelor degree level or higher within a relevant discipline
• Progress towards CFA, ACA or a relevant postgraduate qualification

Experience

• Prior experience of working within M&A in a global banking or investment banking environment.
• Strong interest in infrastructure, power, energy transition or TMT
• Sector expertise in infrastructure, renewables or TMT

Required skills

• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and accounting skills
• Knowledge of project or acquisition finance
• Understanding of broader infrastructure product offerings
• Strong team spirit and multicultural awareness
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Commercially minded with confidence in client interactions
• Advanced Excel and modelling capability