Associate - M&A Team

Jefferies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced 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.

• 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

• 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 work streams 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

• 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

• 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