Senior Analyst, Investment Banking (Financial Institutions Group)

Role overview

A leading global investment bank is looking for a Senior Analyst to join its Financial Institutions Group in London. The team works with a wide range of financial services clients, including asset and wealth managers, banks, specialty finance firms, fintech businesses, and other financial institutions, supporting them on strategic M&A, capital raising, and broader corporate finance work.

This opportunity is suited to a driven investment banking professional who is ready to take on meaningful execution responsibility while partnering closely with senior bankers on major domestic and cross-border transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory assignments, and capital markets transactions within the FIG sector.
• Develop and update detailed financial models, valuation work, merger analyses, and client-facing presentation materials.
• Carry out in-depth market and industry research across asset management, wealth management, banking, payments, lending, and fintech.
• Help prepare pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations, and other transaction documents.
• Support due diligence activity and coordinate with clients, investors, legal counsel, and other parties involved in the deal process.
• Coach and support junior analysts while helping maintain strong team output and execution standards.
• Take part in business development work and broader sector coverage initiatives.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Previous exposure to FIG is highly desirable, especially in asset and wealth management, banking, specialty finance, fintech/payments, or financial technology.
• Strong capability in accounting, valuation, and financial modelling.
• Hands-on experience supporting live M&A and capital raising transactions.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication ability, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage several workstreams at once.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.

What’s on offer

• Exposure to leading FIG transactions across Europe.
• High levels of responsibility and client contact from the outset.
• The chance to work with respected senior bankers and sector specialists.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.
• A clear path for progression within a growing, established platform.
• A competitive compensation package with bonus and benefits.

Additional information

This role is based in London and is full-time and on-site. Candidates who are ambitious and want to deepen their focus within Financial Institutions while working with sophisticated clients in an active sector are encouraged to explore the opportunity.