Investment Banking M&A Specialist (Remote, UK-based)

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Investment Banking specialist with expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) to join a remote, hourly contract position. This role supports cutting-edge AI research and evaluation by leveraging deep domain knowledge in financial transactions. The candidate will contribute to creating, reviewing, and assessing realistic M&A scenarios to enhance AI financial reasoning capabilities, working up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and assess practical investment banking and M&A case studies.
• Perform in-depth examination of mergers and acquisitions, including transaction details, financial statements, valuation models, and corporate finance processes.
• Develop and scrutinize financial models, company and industry analyses, and transaction documentation.
• Critically evaluate AI-generated financial outputs for accuracy, quality, and logical rigor in investment banking contexts.
• Utilize expertise in due diligence, valuation approaches, and deal execution to refine AI content.
• Distill complex financial data into clear, substantiated recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with AI research teams to ensure evaluation consistency and quality enhancement.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive investment banking background focused on M&A engagements.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, transaction execution, company and market analysis in M&A settings.
• Proficiency in mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, company and industry evaluation, transaction management, due diligence, and preparation of pitch and investment committee materials.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance principles, accounting, financial statement interpretation, and valuation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, modeling, and communication capabilities.
• Must reside in the United Kingdom and possess the legal right to work there.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous roles at reputable global investment banks with robust M&A practices.
• Experience advising strategic buyers, private equity sponsors, or publicly listed companies on multifaceted transactions.
• Skilled in preparing board-level presentations, investment memoranda, and transaction recommendations.
• Meticulous with the capacity to handle intricate financial scenarios.

Compensation and Engagement

• Competitive hourly pay between $180 and $230.
• Weekly payment cycles.
• Contractor status as an independent consultant.
• Commitment up to 40 hours weekly.

Application Process

• Submit your resume for review.
• Complete an AI-guided interview based on your resume.
• Finalize your application submission.