Corporate Finance Junior Associate – London

Location – London

We are looking to hire a Corporate Finance Junior Associate in our London team.  This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Analyst who is ready to progress to the next level or an existing Junior Associate.

Specifically in a transaction, the role will include:

• Work with management teams to collect, review and present financial, commercial and operational information.
• Build, maintain and refine detailed financial models, including operating models.
• Build specific buyer and investor lists.
• Prepare high-quality client materials, including pitch decks, information memoranda, management presentations and transaction updates.
• Support due diligence processes, including data room preparation, Q&A management, financial analysis and coordination with clients, counterparties and third-party advisers.
• Assist with EV-to-equity bridges, working capital analysis, funds flow and related transaction documentation under senior guidance.

Specifically in business development and market intelligence, the role will include to:

• Support business development through sector research, buyer mapping, investor targeting and the preparation of sector specific reports.
• Maintain proprietary valuation and other information databases.
• Contribute to presentations prepared for specific transaction opportunities.

Skills Required

As a Junior Associate, you will be expected to combine strong analytical capability with sound judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to manage multiple workstreams.

• Excellent skills in financial analysis, accounting, valuation and Excel modelling.
• Familiarity with research tools such as S&P Capital IQ or similar platforms.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, persuasive and well-structured written materials.
• Strong attention to detail, able to produce accurate work under time pressure.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence working in a small, high-performing team.
• Ability to manage several workstreams at once and prioritise effectively.
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
• Practical understanding of appropriate AI tools and prompting techniques.

Experience Required

The candidate will have:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a blue-chip company in corporate finance, transaction services, valuations, strategic finance, investments or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent are advantageous but not essential
• Exposure to the Digital & Tech space is advantageous, but not essential