At a Glance
- Tasks: Support M&A transactions in Consumer and Retail, develop financial models, and create client presentations.
- Company: Join a leading Bulge-Bracket Investment bank with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Gain significant responsibility, strong deal exposure, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work closely with senior bankers.
- Why this job: Be part of an agile team making impactful decisions in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: 2-8 years in investment banking or corporate finance; M&A experience is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Metis Search are currently partnered with a Bulge-Bracket Investment bank that are looking to add multiple individuals into the team at Senior Analyst to Vice President 2 level. This is an opportunity to join a leading and well-established investment banking platform, advising on buy-side and sell-side M&A, strategic advisory, and capital markets transactions across the UK and Europe. The team operates within an agile & execution-focused environment, offering significant responsibility, regular interaction with stakeholders, strong deal exposure, and a clear progression path. There is a good blend of Strategic and Sponsor-driven M&A on offer.
Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions within the Consumer and Retail & Leisure sector, developing investment cases and financial analyses.
- Prepare financial models and valuations, including DCF, LBO, and comparable approaches.
- Producing high-quality client presentations, information memoranda, and marketing materials.
- Develop relationships with management teams, advisers, and investors to support origination efforts.
- Working closely with senior bankers on strategic advisory and transaction execution, taking an active role in structuring, negotiating and executing.
- Managing workstreams and working collaboratively with all team members.
Candidate Profile:
- Approximately 2 to 8 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
- Some exposure to the Consumer and Retail sector is preferred but not essential.
- Credible end to end M&A experience is essential.
- Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
- Big 4 Candidates in lead advisory also considered.
- Demonstrated transaction experience with the ability to run workstreams independently.
- Commercially minded, resourceful, and comfortable working in small teams.
- Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are beneficial but not essential.
Please apply with your CV to mhachemane@metis-search.com.
Associate & Vice President - Consumer & Retail in London employer: Metis Search
Join a prestigious Bulge-Bracket Investment Bank in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and execution-focused environment that champions professional growth and offers significant responsibility. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and stakeholder engagement, this role provides unparalleled exposure to high-profile M&A transactions within the Consumer and Retail sector, ensuring a rewarding career path in one of the world's leading financial hubs.
