M&A - Analyst / Associate (f/m/x)
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
You may not be aware of our results-oriented, top-tier work environment and the collaborative entrepreneurial spirit that binds us together as a team. The intellectually stimulating challenges and the potential impact on businesses that MP has may be surprising to you. Similarly, we have limited knowledge about you. However, if you are a performance-driven, inquisitive, and analytically minded high achiever seeking to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Investment Banking, where you can make a significant impact on business in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial setting – then come grow with us!
We’re looking for talented and entrepreneurial people to join the largest Industrial M&A Team in Europe at our office in London as of March 2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an M&A Analyst / Associate at MP, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Research – Assisting our senior M&A experts in their structured business development initiatives through conducting research within our dedicated specialised subsectors
- Presentation – Creating process documentation such as pitchbooks, information memorandums, management presentations, etc
- Valuation – Applying a range of valuation techniques to support the advice provided to our clients including DCF, multiple analyses, LBO and other valuation approaches
- Execution – Supporting the team in precisely executing the transaction process both internally and by interacting with clients, investors and other advisors
- Relationship – Developing your relationship skills through c-level client contact as well as direct exposure to senior M&A professionals from day one
PREFERRED CANDIDATE:
- Education – Excellent academic credentials (Master’s Degree) from a top-tier university with demonstrated quantitative skills and a well-developed knowledge of accounting and financial concepts incl. strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Work Experience – Previous M&A/Corporate Finance experience (min. 2 years for the Analyst position) at a bulge bracket investment bank, leading M&A boutique, BIG four accounting firm, strategy consultancy or in the corporate strategy department of a leading global player is a MUST
- Personal Skills – Structured and analytical thinking, service-provider mentality, entrepreneurial passion, hard-working and attention to detail, flexible and curious mind-set, international exposure, team player, excellent communication and presentation skills
- Language Skills – English (excellent writing and speaking skills are a MUST). German and a third language are desirable.
- Right to Work in UK (Work sponsorship for this role will not be provided)#
OUR OFFER:
- Professional diversity and lived collegiality
- Inspiring projects in an international context
- Unrivalled long-term growth opportunities & individual career development
- Comprehensive development programme (internal & external) in course of our MP Academy
- Additional health insurance
- The gross annual salary for this full-time position will be EUR 94,500,– (equivalent to approx. GBP 78,435,–) plus bonus (for Analyst-level; minimum 2 years of experience).
Are you seeking an intellectually stimulating career in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment where you will impact business? Then, outperform with us and apply now!
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