Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job title
M&A Analyst 1/2
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Management position
No
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated M&A Analyst to join our M&A team within Global Investment Banking. Based in London and working closely with senior colleagues across Europe, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions across infrastructure, power, energy transition and related sectors.
Our M&A division advises leading financial investors, corporates and sponsors on complex buy-side and sell-side transactions across EMEA. The team is recognised for its strong sector expertise, integrated product offering and collaborative, cross-border approach.
The Role
As an Analyst, you will play a key role in the origination and execution of Infrastructure M&A transactions, working closely with senior bankers, financing and debt advisory teams, and sector coverage colleagues across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Supporting the origination and execution of M&A mandates in the infrastructure space
2. Preparation of marketing and pitching materials including research, modelling and valuation
3. Assisting in buy-side and sell-side execution, including transaction documentation
4. Building and reviewing complex financial models
5. Conducting detailed sector and asset research
6. Supporting transaction processes and coordination
7. Contributing to team development and mentoring
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
8. Educated to bachelor degree level or higher within a relevant discipline
9. Progress towards CFA, ACA or a relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience
10. Prior experience of working within M&A in a global banking or investment banking environment.
11. Strong interest in infrastructure, power, energy transition or TMT
12. Sector expertise in infrastructure, renewables or TMT
Required skills
13. Excellent financial modelling, valuation and accounting skills
14. Knowledge of project or acquisition finance
15. Understanding of broader infrastructure product offerings
16. Strong team spirit and multicultural awareness
17. Excellent communication skills
18. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
19. Commercially minded with confidence in client interactions
20. Advanced Excel and modelling capability