Selby Jennings
Investment Banking Associate, FIG, London

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Associate, Financial Institutions Investment Banking (Wealth & Asset Management M&A)
Location: London
The Opportunity
A leading independent investment banking advisory firm is seeking an Associate to join its London-based Financial Institutions Group. The team advises clients across the wealth management, asset management, private banking, and broader financial services sectors, with a particular focus on strategic M&A and cross-border transactions throughout Europe.
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected platform with an excellent reputation in the financial institutions advisory market, offering significant transaction exposure, direct client interaction, and a clear path for development.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute M&A and strategic advisory mandates across the wealth management and asset management sectors.
- Develop detailed financial models, valuation analyses, merger models, and transaction materials.
- Support all stages of the deal process, including due diligence, marketing, negotiations, and execution.
- Prepare client presentations, board materials, information memoranda, and strategic analyses.
- Conduct industry and company research across financial services sectors.
- Work closely with senior bankers and clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Analysts within the team.
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Candidate Requirements
- 3-6 years of investment banking experience gained at a leading advisory firm, boutique, or bulge bracket institution.
- Strong deal execution experience across M&A transactions, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Demonstrable sector experience within one or more of the following areas:
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Private Banking
- Financial Services
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills, including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, and merger modelling.
- Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
- Fluent English speaker.
- Additional European language capabilities are highly desirable, particularly:
- German
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
- Strong academic record from a leading university.


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What's on Offer
- Exposure to some of the most active M&A transactions within the European wealth and asset management sectors.
- Significant responsibility and client exposure from day one.
- Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced senior bankers on complex cross-border mandates.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong opportunities for career progression.
- Competitive compensation package and long-term development prospects.
This role would suit an ambitious Associate looking to build a long-term career within financial institutions investment banking and further develop expertise across wealth and asset management advisory.
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