Investment Banking Analyst, FIG

Senior Analyst, Investment Banking (Financial Institutions Group)

A leading international investment bank is seeking to hire a Senior Analyst to join its Financial Institutions Group (FIG) team in London. The team advises a broad range of clients across the financial services landscape, including asset and wealth managers, banks, specialty finance businesses, fintechs, and other financial institutions on strategic M&A, capital raising, and corporate finance transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated investment banking professional to take on significant transaction responsibility while working closely with senior bankers on high-profile domestic and cross-border mandates.

• Support the execution of M&A, strategic advisory, and capital markets transactions across the FIG sector.
• Build and maintain complex financial models, valuation analyses, merger models, and marketing materials.
• Conduct detailed industry research covering asset management, wealth management, banking, payments, lending, and fintech sectors.
• Assist in the preparation of client presentations, information memoranda, management presentations, and transaction documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and liaise with clients, investors, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior analysts while contributing to team development and execution excellence.
• Participate in business development initiatives and sector coverage efforts.

• 3-5 years of experience within investment banking, corporate finance, or M&A.
• Prior FIG experience is strongly preferred, particularly across:
  • Asset & Wealth Management
  • Banking
  • Specialty Finance
  • Fin Tech / Payments
  • Financial Technology
• Strong accounting, valuation, and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience supporting live M&A and capital raising transactions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic track record.

• Exposure to market-leading FIG transactions across Europe.
• Significant responsibility and client interaction from day one.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly regarded senior bankers and industry specialists.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.
• Clear progression pathway within a growing and well-established platform.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus and benefits.

If you are an ambitious investment banking professional looking to specialise further within Financial Institutions and gain exposure to some of the most active and sophisticated clients in the sector, we would welcome a confidential conversation.