Why Stephens
Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family‑owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we help to create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions, we seek to develop durable relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.
Summary
Title: Experienced M&A Analyst
Group: Consumer
Location: London
Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family‑owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we help to create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions, we seek to develop durable relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.
The men and women of Stephens have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegial and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide unvarnished advice and skilled assistance with executing mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalisations.
We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 250 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle‑market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long‑term.
Consumer
The Consumer team’s deep sector expertise, longstanding industry relationships and robust deal flow combine to provide actionable insight and execution excellence to our public, private and family‑owned clients in the U.S. and Europe. Whether it’s rapidly evolving consumer preferences, the proliferation of new brands, channels and services or an increasingly volatile supply chain, Stephens’ bankers grasp the relevant nuances requisite to serving our clients’ needs. Our subsectors include Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Consumer Products & Retail and Leisure & Hospitality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing detailed financial analysis and the preparation of models for various types of transactions
- Composing presentation materials including: tailored pitch books, Confidential Information Memorandums and other marketing materials
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative industry research and analysis
- Performing other operational and administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
- 1 or more years of investment banking experience
- Experience advising consumer clients is helpful, but not required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Outstanding record of academic achievement
- High level of personal integrity and work ethic
- Ability to work well in teams
- Adherence to regulatory requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
