UK Investment Banking - Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Banking Associate to join our UK coverage and sector teams in London. Associates at Jefferies play an integral role in the execution of M&A, capital markets, and other strategic advisory mandates, with meaningful exposure to senior bankers, clients, and live transactions from day one. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to take on responsibility early while contributing to the continued growth of one of the most dynamic franchises in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution workstreams on M&A, ECM, and financing transactions.
• Build, review, and refine detailed financial models (DCF, LBO, merger models, comparable analysis).
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, management presentations, IMs and other deal materials.
• Coordinate due diligence processes with clients, lawyers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Work closely with senior bankers to support strategic dialogue and idea generation.
• Participate in client meetings, contributing analysis and insights where appropriate.
• Collaborate across product and sector teams within the wider Jefferies platform.
• Conduct in-depth industry and company research to support pitch and execution materials.
• Analyse market conditions, valuation trends, and transaction precedents.
• Develop and present insights that support client recommendations and transaction strategy.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Analysts, ensuring strong analytical output and professional development.
• Help drive process efficiency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior full-time investment banking experience at Associate level, or top-performing Analyst ready for promotion.
• Strong technical skills including modelling, valuation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work effectively in teams and build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrated interest in UK corporates, markets, and broader economic trends.

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.