Investment Banking Analyst 1 - Technology

3w3 weeks ago

William Blair

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

About this role

William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, deepening expertise across regions, asset classes, and markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As an independent partnership, we provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs in dynamic market conditions. We strive to attract passionate candidates specializing in investment banking.

Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution, and delivery of investment banking products to clients. Perform research, financial modeling, apply core valuation methods, and complete due diligence at the direction of the team lead. Work closely with client staff to advance projects and present results.

Build financial models using comparable companies, precedents, and discounted cash flow methods. Draft management presentations and marketing materials highlighting financial analysis. Participate in client meetings, research industries targeted by senior bankers, and identify deal issues.

We foster an inclusive culture with unique experiences and perspectives. Empower employees to bring their best thinking for tailored client solutions. Provide training and mentorship to interns and less experienced analysts while supporting professional growth.

Requirements

Proficiency in core valuation methods including comparable companies, precedent transactions and discounted cash flow
Strong skills in financial modeling and Excel for complex analyses
Experience conducting due diligence and research on transactions
Ability to synthesize and present complex financial outcomes effectively
Knowledge of technology sector financials and market dynamics
Attention to detail in identifying potential deal issues
Capability to draft pitch books and client presentations

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 or industries and leverage learnings across deals
Seek opportunities to streamline processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently