Analyst/Associate, M&A - TMT | SCIB in City of Westminster

Responsibilities

• Supporting live transaction execution across M&A and IPO processes, including due diligence coordination, workstream management and interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing high-quality client materials, including pitchbooks, strategic reviews, management presentations, information memoranda, board materials and internal approval documents.
• Conducting detailed sector, company, investor and transaction analysis across the European telecom and digital infra space.
• Monitoring market developments, valuation trends, regulatory themes and investor activity across key sub‑sectors, including digital infrastructure (data centres, towers, fibre), Telecoms (B2C, B2B) and media.
• Performing valuation work using DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions and other relevant sector‑specific approaches.
• Building and reviewing detailed financial models, including operating models, DCFs, merger and accretion/dilution analyses, valuation frameworks, and sensitivities.
• Supporting senior bankers on client dialogue, strategic analysis and origination ideas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in investment banking, M&A, ECM/IPO advisory or a similar transaction environment.
• Demonstrable interest in, and prior exposure to, the TMT sector in Europe, including telecommunications, digital infrastructure and media.
• Execution experience on live transactions and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure.
• A degree (or equivalent), preferably in a numerical discipline with a strong academic track record.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality client‑facing materials, with excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills, with a strong grasp of accounting and corporate finance fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Refinitiv, Mergermarket, Infralogic.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.

Nice to Have

• Fluency in additional European languages.
• CISI Qualification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Eligible for a discretionary performance‑related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5 years of service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.
• Protection for you and your family, with company‑funded death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.