142 Investment Banking jobs in the United Kingdom

Firm Overview:

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking firm with offices in major financial centers around the world. We provide insight-driven strategic advice and capital markets execution services to corporate clients, institutional investors, and governments. As a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and client-focused platform, we foster a high-performance culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Group Overview:

The Industrials team at Jefferies is one of the most active global franchises in the sector, providing advisory and capital-raising services to leading chemical and materials companies across sub-sectors such as industrial gases, agrochemicals, coatings, and specialty & commodity chemicals.

The team works on a wide range of transactions, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts, equity offerings, and debt financings, and has established strong relationships with both strategic players and financial sponsors.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Associate to join our Chemicals Investment Banking team in London . The Associate will play a key role in transaction execution and client relationship development, working closely with senior bankers, analysts, and clients across geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of M&A and capital markets transactions, including due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and preparation of marketing and client materials.
• Conduct industry and company research to support live mandates and business development efforts.
• Coordinate and supervise analysts in the preparation of pitch books, presentations, and other deliverables.
• Maintain and develop client relationships through regular interaction, proactive idea generation, and deal execution support.
• Assist in managing internal processes such as compliance, approvals, and transaction documentation.
• Participate in the recruitment, mentoring, and training of junior team members.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or similar; experience in chemicals or industrials preferred.
• Strong technical skills, including financial modeling, valuation (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comps, LBO), and transaction structuring.
• Deep understanding of M&A and capital markets processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail and tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution; MBA or professional qualification (e.g., ACA, CFA) beneficial but not required.

Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our investment banking team in London. As an Investment Banking Associate, you will play a crucial role in assisting with financial analysis, deal execution, and client interactions within the healthcare industry. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior bankers, clients, and industry experts to facilitate strategic transactions and provide insightful financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis:

Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including financial modeling, valuation assessments, and financial statement analysis, to evaluate potential investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to assess the financial performance and growth prospects of healthcare companies.

• Deal Execution:

Support in the execution of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions for healthcare clients.

Assist in drafting transaction-related materials, including pitch books, offering memorandums, management presentations, and other deal documentation.

Coordinate due diligence efforts, liaising with internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate information exchange.

• Client Engagement:

Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare clients and other stakeholders.

Assist in client meetings and presentations, helping to articulate the firm's capabilities and insights related to the healthcare industry.

• Industry Research:

Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends affecting the healthcare sector.

Contribute to the creation of thought leadership pieces and reports regarding healthcare market dynamics, innovations, and investment opportunities.

• Team Collaboration:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, and operations, to ensure successful deal execution and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Assist senior team members in various tasks and projects as needed, supporting a seamless workflow and efficient operations within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field; Master's degree in business administration (MBA) is a plus.
• Previous experience in investment banking, finance, or healthcare industry is preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial modeling software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Passion for the healthcare industry and understanding of its dynamics, including healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and related sectors.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our investment banking team in London. As an Investment Banking Associate, you will play a crucial role in assisting with financial analysis, deal execution, and client interactions within the healthcare industry. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior bankers, clients, and industry experts to facilitate strategic transactions and provide insightful financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis:

Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including financial modeling, valuation assessments, and financial statement analysis, to evaluate potential investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to assess the financial performance and growth prospects of healthcare companies.

• Deal Execution:

Support in the execution of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions for healthcare clients.

Assist in drafting transaction-related materials, including pitch books, offering memorandums, management presentations, and other deal documentation.

Coordinate due diligence efforts, liaising with internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate information exchange.

• Client Engagement:

Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare clients and other stakeholders.

Assist in client meetings and presentations, helping to articulate the firm's capabilities and insights related to the healthcare industry.

• Industry Research:

Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends affecting the healthcare sector.

Contribute to the creation of thought leadership pieces and reports regarding healthcare market dynamics, innovations, and investment opportunities.

• Team Collaboration:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, and operations, to ensure successful deal execution and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Assist senior team members in various tasks and projects as needed, supporting a seamless workflow and efficient operations within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field; Master's degree in business administration (MBA) is a plus.
• Previous experience in investment banking, finance, or healthcare industry is preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial modeling software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Passion for the healthcare industry and understanding of its dynamics, including healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and related sectors.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Firm Overview:

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking firm with offices in major financial centers around the world. We provide insight-driven strategic advice and capital markets execution services to corporate clients, institutional investors, and governments. As a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and client-focused platform, we foster a high-performance culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Group Overview:

The Industrials team at Jefferies is one of the most active global franchises in the sector, providing advisory and capital-raising services to leading chemical and materials companies across sub-sectors such as industrial gases, agrochemicals, coatings, and specialty & commodity chemicals.

The team works on a wide range of transactions, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts, equity offerings, and debt financings, and has established strong relationships with both strategic players and financial sponsors.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Associate to join our Chemicals Investment Banking team in London . The Associate will play a key role in transaction execution and client relationship development, working closely with senior bankers, analysts, and clients across geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of M&A and capital markets transactions, including due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and preparation of marketing and client materials.
• Conduct industry and company research to support live mandates and business development efforts.
• Coordinate and supervise analysts in the preparation of pitch books, presentations, and other deliverables.
• Maintain and develop client relationships through regular interaction, proactive idea generation, and deal execution support.
• Assist in managing internal processes such as compliance, approvals, and transaction documentation.
• Participate in the recruitment, mentoring, and training of junior team members.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or similar; experience in chemicals or industrials preferred.
• Strong technical skills, including financial modeling, valuation (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comps, LBO), and transaction structuring.
• Deep understanding of M&A and capital markets processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail and tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution; MBA or professional qualification (e.g., ACA, CFA) beneficial but not required.

Fantastic opportunity to join this incredibly successful advisory firm. They have a fantastic rosta of blue chip clients, advising their boards on key corporate finance issues and matters of strategic importance to the firm.

In this role you will.

Work alongside on MDs, advising clients of corporate finance matters

Be exposed to a broad range of projects such as M&A, takeovers, defence, equity raising, financial strategy, LBOs

Deal structuring, financial modelling, valuations

Preparing transaction documentation

This would be a great opportunity for an Analyst from a larger bank who is looking to gain a lot more hands on exposure to deals and clients, operating at a senior level.

They are very interested in meeting Investment Banking Analysts from the corporate finance and investment banking teams of other banks and advisory firms.

The role is aimed at someone with 1 years + M&A experience

Fantastic opportunity to join this incredibly successful advisory firm. They have a fantastic rosta of blue chip clients, advising their boards on key corporate finance issues and matters of strategic importance to the firm.

In this role you will.

Work alongside on MDs, advising clients of corporate finance matters

Be exposed to a broad range of projects such as M&A, takeovers, defence, equity raising, financial strategy, LBOs

Deal structuring, financial modelling, valuations

Preparing transaction documentation

This would be a great opportunity for an Analyst from a larger bank who is looking to gain a lot more hands on exposure to deals and clients, operating at a senior level.

They are very interested in meeting Investment Banking Analysts from the corporate finance and investment banking teams of other banks and advisory firms.

The role is aimed at someone with 1 years + M&A experience