Summer Analyst - M&A Investment Banking

This role is for London so those in Europe can apply.

Global Markets Recruitment (GMR), our specialist recruitment division as part of the CF Corporation, focuses exclusively on sourcing exceptional talent across both emerging and developed markets, primarily targeting entry-level through mid-management professionals.

We as a recruitment partner, have been exclusively mandated by one of our clients to identify and secure two high‑calibre candidates this week to support a significant increase in project demand for a summer programme commencing on 20 July 2026, running for a period of six weeks. Our client is a leading top‑tier U.S. investment bank.

As a long‑standing recruitment partner, we work closely with this premier financial institution to deliver outstanding talent across global markets, ranging from undergraduate to graduate‑level hires and experienced early‑career professionals throughout their international offices.

The opportunities are being offered across multiple international office locations, and applicants are encouraged to apply for the office location most convenient to them.

Successful candidates will be assigned to one of several core business areas, including Industrials & Energy, Healthcare, or other specialist sector teams depending on business requirements.

The position involves supporting clients on a broad range of complex financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity and equity‑linked offerings, debt financings, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and strategic investment transactions, while working alongside senior professionals on high‑profile deals in global markets.

As an Investment Banking Analyst Intern, you will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of strategic advisory and capital markets transactions for a diverse range of corporate and institutional clients. Working alongside experienced banking professionals, you will contribute to transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, corporate restructuring initiatives, and broader strategic advisory mandates.

This position is highly analytical and transaction‑focused, requiring involvement in both the preparation and execution of live deals. You will assist in conducting financial modelling and valuation analysis, preparing detailed presentation materials for client engagements, performing market and industry research, and supporting due diligence processes throughout various stages of transaction execution.

In addition to transaction support, you will help evaluate commercial opportunities, identify potential risks, and ensure all work is delivered in line with internal regulatory, compliance, and governance standards expected within a global financial institution.

The role is designed for individuals who thrive in fast‑moving, high‑performance environments and possess strong analytical capability, commercial judgement, and exceptional attention to detail. Successful candidates will be expected to manage responsibilities independently, communicate effectively across teams, and contribute directly to the successful execution of complex, high‑value transactions within a demanding international banking environment.

• Participate in the delivery of live advisory and capital markets transactions, supporting mandates across mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and broader corporate strategy engagements
• Develop sophisticated financial models used for valuation analysis, transaction structuring, forecasting, and assessing potential strategic alternatives
• Produce high‑quality presentation materials for clients, including transaction presentations, investor materials, valuation summaries, and internal deal documentation
• Perform detailed research across industries, public markets, and corporate sectors to identify trends, benchmark companies, and support transaction decision‑making
• Work alongside senior deal teams to manage transaction processes, monitor execution timelines, and ensure efficient progression across active mandates
• Assist with due diligence exercises by reviewing financial information, analysing…