Tunneys UK
Graduate Financial Analyst – Accelerated M&A & Distressed Turnaround
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Graduate Financial Analyst – Accelerated M&A & Distressed Turnaround
Location: UK (Fully Remote)
Role Level: Entry-Level / Graduate (0–1 Years Experience)
Firm: Tunneys
About Tunneys
Tunneys is a high-intensity, specialized financial advisory boutique operating at the sharp end of Accelerated M&A (AMA) and Distressed Restructuring. We deliver rapid financial analysis, dynamic modelling, and deal architecture for high-stakes mid-market transactions under extreme timeline constraints.
We are not a mass-intake graduate employer, and we do not hire for volume. We hire exceptional raw analytical talent. We operate with a lean team of elite practitioners who value high speed, intellectual rigor, autonomy, and zero corporate bureaucracy.
The Opportunity
Most corporate graduate schemes trap high performers in rigid rotations, repetitive administration, and slow, age-based progression. Tunneys offers a radical alternative: immediate, front-line exposure to high-stakes M&A transactions, complex three-statement financial models, and senior board-level financial execution from Day 1.
For top-tier quantitative graduates seeking steep learning curves, direct mentorship from senior M&A specialists, and an unburdened meritocracy, this is the launchpad.
Candidate Profile & Academic Standards
We maintain an exceptionally high bar for analytical capability. We are looking for individuals who have consistently overachieved academically and possess a genuine passion for numerical precision.
Requirements:
- Communication: Flawless written and verbal English skills. You must be able to explain complex logical concepts clearly and concisely.
- Academic Record: On track for, or holding, a First-Class Honours (1st) or strong 2:1 degree in a highly quantitative or rigorous scientific discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, quantitative Economics, or related STEM subjects).
- Mathematical & Logical Agility: Exceptional quantitative reasoning. You must possess the ability to deconstruct complex numerical problems, test hypotheses under pressure, and quickly master financial mechanics.
- Technical Aptitude: High proficiency with numbers and logical systems. Prior experience with advanced Excel, financial mathematics, data analysis or programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) is highly regarded.
- Work Ethic & Ownership: Extreme attention to detail, high self-drive, and an uncompromising standard for personal output.
- Uncompromising Integrity & Directness: You hold absolute ethical standards and total honesty as non-negotiable across every aspect of your work—delivering objective truth through clear, concise, and to-the-point communication without waffle, fluff, or ambiguity.
- Absolute Discretion & Confidentiality: You treat all client data, deal structures, and firm operations with total secrecy—maintaining absolute discretion both on and off the job. You do not discuss sensitive matters outside of work, nor do you ever publish client names, transaction credentials, or work deliverables on LinkedIn, social media, or any public platform.
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What You Will Do
As a Graduate Analyst, you will be trained directly by senior restructuring and M&A modellers, rapidly building core transaction skills:
- Financial Modelling & Analysis: Learn to construct, stress-test, and audit integrated three-statement financial models (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for live M&A and turnaround targets.
- Transaction Support: Analyze company financial statements, spot structural discrepancies, and model downside debt scenarios under compressed turnaround timelines.
- Due Diligence & Reporting: Assist in preparing financial summaries, bidder presentation packs, and clear transaction narratives for CFOs, private equity sponsors, and UK lenders.
- Quality Assurance: Develop an obsessive eye for detail, ensuring every formula, logic flow, and data set is 100% accurate and mathematically defensible.
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What We Offer
- Unmatched Growth Trajectory: Accelerated promotion based strictly on capability and merit, not years served.
- Direct Senior Exposure: Work directly alongside elite senior practitioners on live transactions—no middle management layers.
- True Remote Working: UK-based fully remote setup, regular virtual collaboration. We focus entirely on output, speed, and precision. A super wide screen and kit will be sent to your home to ensure you have an optimised work set up.
- High-Impact Work: Your work directly influences whether distressed companies are saved and transactions close.
Application & Selection Process
Our selection process is designed to evaluate raw problem-solving ability, numerical speed, and commercial potential—not just CV buzzwords.
- CV & Application Review: Applications are screened against top-tier quantitative academic criteria.
- Automated Numerical & Cognitive Aptitude Assessment: High-performing candidates will be invited to complete an intensive timed quantitative test.
- Technical Case Study & Interview: Shortlisted applicants will complete a live modeling/logic exercise followed by an interview with our leadership team.
How to Apply
If you are a high-achieving STEM or quantitative graduate ready to bypass standard corporate graduate schemes and build an elite financial skillset, submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your quantitative achievements.
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