Investment Banking Analyst 1 - Technology

3w3 weeks ago

William Blair

London, GB · Full-time · £70,000 – £110,000

About this role

William Blair, a premier global partnership, has delivered trusted advice for nine decades across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions amid dynamic markets. Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development and transaction execution in investment banking.

Perform extensive financial and valuation analyses for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising. Build financial models using comparable companies, precedents, and discounted cash flow methods. Synthesize complex outcomes to convey results effectively.

Work closely with client staff and Investment Banking team leads on projects, gathering information and presenting analysis. Participate in client meetings, draft presentations, and conduct due diligence on potential transactions. Provide training and mentorship to summer interns and less experienced Analysts.

Our independent partnership fosters an inclusive culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We empower employees' professional and personal growth to deliver tailored client solutions. Pride in long-term community partnerships inherited from our founder supports excellence and client success.

Requirements

Proficiency in core valuation methods including comparable companies, precedents and discounted cash flow
Strong skills in financial modeling for M&A and capital raising transactions
Experience conducting due diligence and research on investment banking deals
Ability to synthesize and present complex financial analysis results
Knowledge of technology sector dynamics for client advisory
Attention to detail in identifying deal issues and escalating concerns
Familiarity with drafting pitch books and marketing materials for investment banking

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
Seek opportunities to streamline processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently