Investment Banking – EMEA Consumer & Retail – Associate – London

Overview

In this role you will support the origination and execution of investment banking mandates for the EMEA Consumer & Retail coverage group. You work closely with senior bankers across M&A, ECM, DCM and related product teams to build financial models, analyze market data, and prepare client presentations. You will manage transactions from pitch to close and help develop strategic client solutions. The role offers an education program to accelerate your development and career progression in a high-impact, market-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing pitch material, financial analysis and company valuations
• Create content for strategic client meetings on M&A and capital markets
• Build advanced financial models and conduct valuations and M&A analyses
• Support execution and day-to-day management of transactions, including corporate broking for LSE/AIM clients
• Coordinate with other product teams (M&A, ECM, DCM, Leveraged Finance) and external advisors
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Associates and Analysts

Key requirements

• Prior front-office investment banking or corporate finance experience
• Strong passion for the Consumer and Retail industry
• Long-term career commitment in investment banking and corporate broking
• Outstanding modelling skills and financial analysis with strong quantitative abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to learn quickly
• Team player with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• strong communication
• team collaboration
• attention to detail
• financial modelling
• company valuations
• M&A modelling

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