M&A Associate – Energy Transition (London)
Overview
A leading, London-headquartered investment banking boutique focused on the energy transition is seeking an Associate to join its growing M&A team. The firm operates across M&A advisory, debt advisory, capital solutions, and power market advisory, and is experiencing strong momentum driven by recent senior hires and a robust pipeline of mandates with leading infrastructure investors and sponsors.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, specialist platform with strong deal flow across the European energy and infrastructure landscape.
The Role
The successful candidate will join a lean, experienced team and play a key role in the execution of sell-side M&A transactions across the energy transition space.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting and leading day-to-day execution of sell-side M&A mandates
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Managing workstreams across live transactions, including financial analysis, valuation, and process coordination
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Preparing marketing materials, financial models, and client deliverables
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Coordinating with internal teams across debt advisory and capital solutions
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Engaging directly with clients, investors, and counterparties
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Mentoring and overseeing junior analysts
The role offers significant responsibility, strong deal exposure, and regular interaction with senior stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
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2.5–4 years’ experience in M&A advisory from a leading investment bank or boutique
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Strong preference for experience in sell-side M&A, ideally within infrastructure, energy, or energy transition sectors
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Additional experience in debt advisory, structured finance, or principal investing is advantageous
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Proven involvement across M&A transactions, including divestments, acquisitions, and capital raises
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Strong financial modelling and valuation skillset
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Ability to operate independently in lean teams and manage multiple workstreams
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Experience mentoring junior team members
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Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
Candidates with complementary experience from infrastructure advisory, rating agencies, or technical/commercial advisory backgrounds will also be considered.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive compensation package
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Private healthcare
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25 days annual leave
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Central London office location
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Visa sponsorship available (if required)
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Immediate start preferred, with flexibility for the right candidate