Investment Banking Analyst 1 - Technology

1w1 week ago

William Blair

London, GB · Full-time · £65,000 – £85,000

About this role

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects.

Perform research and financial modeling, apply core valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities at the direction of the Investment Banking team lead. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, describing financial modeling methodology, and presenting results directly related to scope of analysis.

Responsibilities include performing extensive financial/valuation analyses, building financial models using comparable companies, precedents and discounted cash flow. Draft management presentations and assist in proposals to highlight analysis results and William Blair's advantages. Participate in client meetings and research industries to target clients.

Provide training and mentorship to summer interns and less experienced Analysts. Seek opportunities to streamline processes and support client relationship development by understanding needs and challenges. Ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred
Proven track record in university studies required
Requirement to successfully complete Level 3 exams with FCA within 90 days of commencing employment (for UK and EU only)
Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills
Thorough understanding of accounting and finance
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions
Build financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries using comparable companies, precedents and discounted cash flow
Perform due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions
Draft management presentations to highlight financial analysis and research results
Assist in the development, production and delivery of proposals and presentations to clients and prospects
Participate in client meetings and drafting sessions
Research industries or sectors to target certain clients and leverage learnings across deals
Mentor summer interns and invest in teaching subsequent classes of analysts