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Business Services M&A Associate, Investment Banking (London, UK)

Alantra London, United Kingdom
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Business Services M&A Associate, Investment Banking (London, UK)

Alantra London, United Kingdom
Business Services M&A Associate, Investment Banking (London, UK)
Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 September 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to €14.2bn.

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business Services team in the London office of Alantra, a leading international investment bank with a strong European footprint and growing global platform.

The role offers early responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers, clients and investors, working on a broad range of sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates across the Business Services sector. You will be actively involved throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from origination to execution, gaining hands-on experience in a highly entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.

The position involves significant client and investor interaction, including the preparation and presentation of business plans, information memoranda and valuation materials, as well as detailed financial analysis. In addition, you will play an active role in business development initiatives, supporting origination efforts and contributing to the continued growth and expertise of the team.

Alantra offers a lean deal team structure, ensuring meaningful responsibility, steep learning curves and strong mentorship from senior professionals.

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

Why Alantra?
  • 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

Application Details
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Location: London, UK
Job ID  JR439
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