Investment Banking Associate - Services and Industrials

I am working with a highly regarded US mid-market investment bank that is looking to add a Senior Associate to its growing Services & Industrials M&A team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing investment banking professional to join a platform with strong transatlantic connectivity, a well-established mid-market advisory franchise, and a team that is actively executing across the services and industrials sectors. The role will suit someone who enjoys meaningful responsibility, close client exposure, and the opportunity to play a central role in live M&A transactions.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Associate, you will work directly with senior bankers on the origination and execution of M&A mandates across the services and industrials space. You will be expected to take ownership of key workstreams, manage analysts, and act as a critical point of contact throughout the transaction process. The team advises corporates, founder-led businesses, private equity clients and portfolio companies across a range of mid-market transactions, with a focus on high-quality execution and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation of marketing materials, buyer lists, financial analysis and transaction documentation
• Building and reviewing detailed financial models, valuation analyses and deal-related materials
• Supporting live M&A processes, including due diligence, management presentations, buyer outreach and negotiation support
• Coordinating workstreams across clients, internal teams, counterparties and advisers
• Supervising and developing analysts and junior team members
• Contributing to sector research, idea generation and business development initiatives
• Working closely with Managing Directors and Directors on both execution and origination

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current or recent experience in investment banking M&A, ideally at Associate or Senior Associate level
• Exposure to services, industrials, business services, manufacturing, distribution, industrial technology or adjacent sectors
• Strong technical skills across financial modelling, valuation and transaction execution
• Experience managing analysts and taking ownership of deal workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A commercial mindset, strong attention to detail and the ability to operate in a fast-paced advisory environment
• A strong academic background and genuine interest in mid-market M&A

Candidates from leading boutiques, mid-market advisory firms, sector-focused investment banks or larger platforms will all be considered.

Why This Role?

This is a strong platform for someone looking to take the next step in their M&A career. The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Significant exposure to senior bankers and clients
• A strong pipeline of live and prospective transactions
• A collaborative team culture with a high level of responsibility
• Cross-border deal flow and access to a broader US banking platform
• A clear opportunity to build sector expertise and progress within a growing London team