Investment Banking Associate, Industrials, London

Company: Selby Jennings
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Location: London
Job Description:

Associate, Investment Banking M&A (Industrials)

Location: London, United Kingdom

A leading independent investment banking advisory firm is seeking an Associate to join its high-performing Industrials team in London. This is an opportunity to work alongside senior bankers on complex cross-border M&A transactions, strategic advisory assignments, and capital raising mandates for a diverse range of corporate and private equity clients across the industrials landscape.

The team advises clients across a broad range of subsectors including industrial technology, transportation & logistics, business services, manufacturing, aerospace & defence, and wider industrial value chains throughout Europe and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of M&A transactions from origination through to completion, including buy-side, sell-side and strategic advisory mandates.
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, merger models and transaction materials.
  • Prepare client presentations, pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations and board materials.
  • Conduct industry, company and market research across the industrials sector to identify trends, opportunities and potential transaction candidates.
  • Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants and other advisers throughout live transactions.
  • Mentor and support junior team members, including Analysts, while contributing to overall team development.

Candidate Profile

  • 3-5 years of investment banking M&A experience gained within a Bulge Bracket bank, Elite Boutique or leading independent advisory firm.
  • Strong transaction execution experience across M&A advisory engagements.
  • Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent understanding of corporate finance, accounting and transaction processes.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders and clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Prior exposure to Industrials, Business Services, Transportation & Logistics, Infrastructure Services or related sectors is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

  • Exposure to high-profile European and international M&A transactions.
  • Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility from day one.
  • Opportunity to work within a highly entrepreneurial advisory platform with a strong reputation in the market.
  • Collaborative and meritocratic culture with clear progression opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation package and long-term career development prospects.

This position is ideally suited to ambitious M&A professionals seeking increased responsibility, significant transaction exposure and the opportunity to advise leading corporates, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors on transformative strategic transactions.

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Posted: September 15th, 2026