Job Title: AI Analyst (M&A & Deal Analytics)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Level: Analyst / Senior Analyst (dependent on experience)
Role Overview
We are seeking an AI Analyst with strong M&A / transaction experience to support AI‑driven analysis across the deal lifecycle. This role focuses on applying data analytics, machine learning outputs, and AI‑enabled insights to inform critical M&A decisions, from target identification through due diligence and post‑merger integration.
You will work closely with AI Engineers, data scientists, and transaction stakeholders (M&A, finance, strategy, legal) to translate complex datasets and AI outputs into clear, actionable insights for senior decision‑makers.
Key Responsibilities
* Support M&A activity through AI‑enabled analytics, including:
* Commercial, financial, and operational due diligence
* Target screening and market analysis
* Risk and anomaly identification
* Synergy and value‑creation assessment
* Analyse and interpret outputs from ML models and LLM‑based tools, ensuring insights are accurate, explainable, and decision‑ready.
* Work with structured and unstructured data sources including:
* Financial statements and management information
* Contracts, legal documents, and data room materials
* Operational and customer data
* Build analytical dashboards, reports, and executive‑level summaries for deal teams.
* Collaborate with AI Engineers to:
* Define analytical requirements
* Validate model results
* Improve data quality and feature selection
* Support post‑merger integration (PMI) analytics and performance tracking.
* Ensure insights align with governance, confidentiality, and regulatory standards relevant to transactions.
Required Experience & Skills
M&A / Transaction Experience
* Proven experience in M&A, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or investment banking.
* Strong understanding of:
* Due diligence processes
* Transaction workflows and timelines
* Financial statements and deal value drivers
* Experience working under deal pressure and tight deadlines.
Analytics / AI
* Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting AI/ML outputs.
* Hands‑on experience with data analysis tools such as:
* Python, SQL, Excel
* BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
* Familiarity with machine learning concepts, NLP, or LLM‑based solutions (hands‑on training not required, but practical exposure expected).
* Ability to communicate complex data findings clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
* Experience supporting AI or advanced analytics projects in a transaction context.
* Background in consulting, private equity, or strategy roles.
* Exposure to data room automation, document intelligence, or contract analytics.
* Understanding of model explainability, data governance, or risk frameworks.
* Experience in post‑merger integration analysis.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect data insights to deal outcomes.
* Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.
* Detail‑oriented, structured, and comfortable in ambiguous environments.
* Collaborative team player who can bridge technical AI teams and M&A professionals.