Industrials Investment Banking Associate/Analyst - LevelUp

About the Opportunity Our client is a leading global investment banking platform with a strong presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm provides strategic advisory and capital markets solutions to corporates, financial sponsors, governments, and institutional investors across a broad range of sectors. The Industrials team advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance, equity and equity-linked financings, restructurings, and recapitalisations. The team is seeking both Analysts and Associates to support transaction execution and client advisory activities across the Industrials sector. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of companies, industries, and market trends. • Perform financial valuation analyses, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and LBO analysis where applicable. • Build, maintain, and analyse complex financial and operating models. • Prepare client presentations and transaction materials, including pitch books, valuation materials, information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing documents. • Support the execution of M&A, financing, and strategic advisory transactions. • Assist in managing due diligence processes and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. • Compile and maintain financial databases, market intelligence, and sector research. • Participate in client meetings, presentations, and conference calls. • Monitor industry developments and prepare sector updates and market commentary. • Work closely with senior bankers and product partners on live transactions and business development initiatives. Requirements: • A bachelor's degree, master's degree, or equivalent academic qualification. • Relevant investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or related experience. • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills. • Solid understanding of corporate finance, M&A, and capital markets transactions. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. • A proactive, collaborative, and team-oriented approach. Preferred ExperienceAnalyst • 1–3 years of relevant investment banking or transaction experience. • Demonstrated exposure to financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution support. Associate • 3–5+ years of relevant investment banking or transaction experience. • Proven experience managing workstreams, mentoring junior team members, and taking a leading role in transaction execution and client deliverables.