Industrials Investment Banking Associate/Analyst - LevelUp

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global investment banking platform with a strong presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm provides strategic advisory and capital markets solutions to corporates, financial sponsors, governments, and institutional investors across a broad range of sectors.

The Industrials team advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance, equity and equity-linked financings, restructurings, and recapitalisations. The team is seeking both Analysts and Associates to support transaction execution and client advisory activities across the Industrials sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of companies, industries, and market trends.
2. Perform financial valuation analyses, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and LBO analysis where applicable.
3. Build, maintain, and analyse complex financial and operating models.
4. Prepare client presentations and transaction materials, including pitch books, valuation materials, information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing documents.
5. Support the execution of M&A, financing, and strategic advisory transactions.
6. Assist in managing due diligence processes and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Compile and maintain financial databases, market intelligence, and sector research.
8. Participate in client meetings, presentations, and conference calls.
9. Monitor industry developments and prepare sector updates and market commentary.
10. Work closely with senior bankers and product partners on live transactions and business development initiatives.

Requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree, master's degree, or equivalent academic qualification.
2. Relevant investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or related experience.
3. Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
4. Solid understanding of corporate finance, M&A, and capital markets transactions.
5. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
9. High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
10. A proactive, collaborative, and team-oriented approach.

Preferred Experience Analyst

1. 1–3 years of relevant investment banking or transaction experience.
2. Demonstrated exposure to financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution support.

Associate

1. 3–5+ years of relevant investment banking or transaction experience.
2. Proven experience managing workstreams, mentoring junior team members, and taking a leading role in transaction execution and client deliverables.