General Industrials - Analyst / Associate at Jefferies

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

M&A Execution, Financial Modelling, Valuation, Discounted Cash Flow, LBO Analysis, Merger Models, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Financing, Strategic Advisory, Due Diligence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Client Relationship Management, Industry Analysis, Project Management, Team Leadership

Industry

Investment Banking

Description

Location: London, United Kingdom Team: Investment Banking – Industrials Level: Associate About Jefferies Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm, providing advisory, sales and trading, research, and asset management services to clients worldwide. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and a commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes, Jefferies advises corporates, financial sponsors, and institutional investors across a broad range of strategic and financial transactions. The Industrials team is a core sector coverage group within Investment Banking, providing strategic advice and execution expertise across a diverse range of subsectors including aerospace & defence, transportation, business services, capital goods, engineering, industrial technology, and infrastructure services. The Opportunity Jefferies is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join its London-based Industrials Investment Banking team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of M&A, equity capital markets, debt financing, and broader strategic advisory transactions for leading industrial companies and financial sponsor clients across EMEA. This position offers significant client exposure, responsibility, and the opportunity to work alongside senior bankers on high-profile transactions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Transaction Execution * Support and lead the execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates. * Manage multiple workstreams across live transactions and client engagements. * Coordinate due diligence processes, data rooms, and transaction documentation. * Prepare and review marketing materials, management presentations, information memoranda, and board materials. * Liaise with clients, legal advisors, accountants, lenders, and other transaction parties. Financial Analysis & Valuation * Build and review complex financial models, including: * Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) * Trading Comparables * Transaction Comparables * LBO Analysis * Merger Models * Conduct detailed financial, strategic, and industry analysis. * Develop valuation materials and transaction recommendations for clients. Client Development * Support senior bankers in preparing client pitches and strategic presentations. * Contribute market intelligence, sector insights, and company-specific analysis. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and advisers. Leadership & Team Management * Oversee and mentor Analysts on financial modelling, valuation work, and presentation materials. * Review work products to ensure high standards of accuracy and quality. * Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture. Qualifications & Experience Required * Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record. * 3–6 years of relevant investment banking experience. * Demonstrated experience executing M&A and capital markets transactions. * Strong financial modelling, accounting, and valuation skills. * Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred * Previous Industrials sector experience. * Experience advising both corporate and private equity clients. * Cross-border transaction experience within EMEA or globally. * Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA or equivalent are advantageous. Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Associate will lead the execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates for industrial companies and financial sponsors. Key duties include building complex financial models, managing due diligence, and mentoring analysts to ensure high-quality deliverables.