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Alantra

Business Services M&A Associate - Investment Banking

6w

Alantra

London, GB · Full-time · £90,000 – £130,000

About this role

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm providing investment banking and asset management to mid-market companies. Join the Business Services team in the London office for early responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers, clients, and investors on sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates.

Work across the full transaction lifecycle from origination to execution in the Business Services sector. Prepare and present business plans, information memoranda, and valuation materials alongside detailed financial analysis. Engage in significant client and investor interaction throughout mandates.

Operate in a lean deal team structure within a highly entrepreneurial and collaborative environment. Support business development initiatives and origination efforts to drive team growth. Benefit from strong local presence and global sector-specialized teams.

Gain hands-on experience with meaningful responsibility and steep learning curves. Receive strong mentorship from senior professionals in a flat hierarchy. Access live, high-quality transactions with strong deal flow and sector specialisation.

Requirements

  • 3–4 years of professional experience
  • ACA qualification
  • Prior involvement in multiple M&A transactions, ideally from start to finish
  • Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in small, high-performing teams
  • Self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude
  • Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence

Responsibilities

  • Work on sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates across the Business Services sector
  • Participate actively throughout the full transaction lifecycle from origination to execution
  • Prepare and present business plans, information memoranda, and valuation materials
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis
  • Engage in significant client and investor interaction
  • Support business development initiatives and origination efforts

Benefits

  • Exposure to live, high-quality transactions
  • Flat hierarchy with direct access to senior bankers and decision-makers
  • Strong deal flow and sector specialisation
  • Entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, ownership and teamwork