Investment Banking Associate
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Position Overview & Specifications
EC M&A seeks an experienced Associate for its London office. The position is a highly entrepreneurial role in which the candidate shall have significant opportunities to drive project execution, interface with clients, acquirers and acquisition targets, and support senior bankers in various M&A transactions and marketing efforts. As an Associate you will work with Managing Directors and Directors of the firm, as well as gain exceptional access to senior level clients and owners of businesses. You will also manage and mentor Analysts.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support senior bankers in driving buy-side and sell-side project execution
- Develop financial models, presentations and pitchbook materials
- Conduct company and industry research; identify potential buyers or acquisition targets
- Drive projects from pitch to completion, including drafting marketing materials (i.e., teasers, confidential information memoranda, etc.), negotiating confidentiality agreements, interfacing with clients, buyers and targets, and providing due diligence and transaction support
Qualifications
- BS or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting; MBA is preferred but not required
- Previous experiences in Investment Banking and M&A are required
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Expertise with PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Ability to work independently and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail oriented, and strong work ethic
- Experience with databases such as CapIQ, Orbis, Mergermarket, Pitchbook, etc.
EC M&A offers a highly competitive compensation package which includes base salary and performance-based bonus and a private health insurance.
Please submit your cover letter and resume / CV for consideration. At this time, we will not sponsor a new applicant for UK employment authorization for this position.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Investment & Asset Management
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Investment Banking Associate roles across EC Mergers & Acquisitions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Investment & Asset Management.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,750 - £90,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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