Associate - M&A Team

Overview

Jefferies is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team in London. The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile, cross-border transactions across multiple sectors, advising corporates, private equity firms, and financial sponsors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in deal execution, working senior bankers to originate new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates, strategic advisory, and defence assignments


• Lead the preparation of financial models (DCF, LBO, trading comps, transaction comps) and valuation analyses


• Develop and review high-quality client materials, including pitch books, IMs, management presentations, and board materials


• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage data rooms, advisors, and client interactions


• Support senior bankers in client relationship management and business development efforts


• Supervise and mentor Analysts, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables


• Stay abreast of market developments, sector trends, and comparable transactions

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant investment banking experience, preferably within an M&A team at a top-tier bank or advisory firm


• Strong technical skills, with advanced proficiency in financial modelling and valuation techniques


• Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams across live transactions


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail


• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment


• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

Personal Attributes

• Highly driven, proactive, and intellectually curious


• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across teams and geographies


• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in corporate finance and strategic advisory


• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Why Join Jefferies?

• Entrepreneurial culture with lean deal teams and significant responsibility from day one


• Strong deal flow across sectors and consistent market share in European M&A


• Opportunity to work closely with senior bankers and clients


• Clear progression path and meritocratic environment