Associate, Metal&Mining M&A

Job Summary

Currently to our Team based in London we are looking for an Associate, Metal&Mining M&A.

• Support senior members in the global Metals & Mining M&A Advisory team in origination and execution of transactions.
• The role offers full exposure to the investment banking advisory business, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain significant multi‑product (M&A and financing) and sector‑specific expertise on cross‑border deals.
• This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established and growing team, which would suit candidates looking for significant exposure on complex cross‑border transactions.

• End to end M&A transaction execution.
• Build detailed financial models (including DCF, LBO, etc.) to value companies, evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and analyse the impacts of different capital structures and potential M&A transactions or capital market transactions.
• Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives, M&A execution, capital markets activity and general corporate finance.
• Participate in the origination and execution of transactions including due diligence and drafting of documents.
• Lead drafting of marketing and transaction materials together with Directors/VPs.
• Review materials drafted by junior team members.
• Train junior team members.
• General industry, country and company research including benchmarking.
• Coordinate efforts with deal team members across the Bank.
• Day-to-day project management and execution support on live transactions.

• Capable of multi‑tasking and working under tight deadlines to produce timely and high quality work.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills;
  Proficient with Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, Mergermarket and/or other platforms/databases.
• Highly motivated with a strong record of achievement in academics and/or summer/full time employment in corporate finance.
• A first‑class degree from a reputed university is desirable.
• Superior analytical aptitude and creative problem‑solving abilities.

• Financial statement analysis
• Investment banking services
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) operations management

• Education:
  
  Relevant business, finance, engineering or other background.
• Certifications:
  
  UK financial regulation.
• Languages:
  
  English.

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and various self‑help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values‑driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across teams, business functions and geographies.