Investment Banking Associate, Industrials (Chemicals)

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our Investment Banking team in London, with a primary focus on the Chemicals sector within the broader General Industrials division. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, strategic transactions across M&A, equity and debt capital markets, and broader corporate finance advisory. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, sector interest, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key workstreams across M&A buy-side and sell-side mandates, capital raises, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Prepare, review, and refine financial models, valuation analyses, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Draft and contribute to client materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations, and board-level documents.
• Support negotiations, due diligence, process management, and transaction structuring.

Sector & Client Coverage

• Conduct detailed sector research across the Chemicals value chain, including specialties, industrial gases, petrochemicals, materials science, and distribution.
• Track market dynamics, competitive landscapes, regulatory developments, and potential deal opportunities across Europe and globally.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through regular interaction, idea generation, and ongoing dialogue.

Team & Leadership

• Supervise and mentor Analysts, providing guidance on modelling, research, and presentation development.
• Collaborate with senior bankers on business development initiatives and cross-border deal execution.
• Contribute to internal thought-leadership, sector insights, and marketing materials for the wider General Industrials group.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, Big 4 lead advisory, private equity, or a chemicals-focused strategy/consulting environment.
• Strong technical understanding of valuation methodologies (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, LBO).
• Proven execution experience across multiple transaction types.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in the Chemicals sector (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent financial modelling capability and high attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple workstreams, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Rigour – able to interpret complex data, market trends, and financial information.
• Commercial Mindset – demonstrates strong judgement and awareness of client priorities.
• Team Leadership – supports and develops junior team members.
• Collaboration – works effectively across functions, geographies, and product teams.
• Drive & Initiative – proactive, solutions-oriented, and capable of owning deliverables.

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

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