FIG M&A Analyst - leading FIG platform

My client is a boutique investment bank with excellent FIG credentials, strong momentum and, accordingly, they are expanding their London FIG team.

Successful candidates will already be working in a FIG M&A capacity or working in FIG FDD/TS within the Big 4. You will have developed a financial modelling skillset and be building your FIG investment banking skills.

Compensation is high and this firm has a track record of consistent deal flow (and therefore high exposure to live execution work). You will work on FIG transactions across all verticals, including Fintech.

Key tasks

• Support the execution of on-going deals, primarily sell-side and buy-side M&A
• Support platform wide origination and working with more senior bankers to deliver strategic advice to clients
  • Strategic idea generation
  • Preparation of pitch book and discussion materials
  • Data analysis
  • Modelling (operating models, capital models, merger models, LBO, etc.)

Skills/Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience at an Investment Bank, Boutique M&A Advisor or robust experience within a Big 4 Corporate Finance team, with direct financial services deal experience
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
• Excellent understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• An excellent understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills