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Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.
Description of role
As a FIG M&A Analyst, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide expert advice and build strong relationships with both existing and potential clients on various corporate finance matters, including disposals, acquisitions, fundraisings, and mergers.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining and further developing relationships with existing clients.
- Prepare client proposals and pitches for new business opportunities.
- Support the client team in the successful execution of transactions, including the preparation and review of transaction documentation.
- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues as required.
- Learn to develop, market, and sell new business ideas to clients or potential clients.
- Identify, target, and win new clients.
- Maintain up-to-date sector knowledge and commercial awareness.
- Understand Investec's broader capabilities.
- Ensure all communications with clients, intermediaries, and business contacts are appropriately captured in the CRM system.
Core skills and knowledge
- Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations, including FCA regulations (such as FCA, AIM, City Code on Takeovers).
- Commitment to acting with integrity and treating clients fairly.
- Ability to develop and build relevant market, sector, and technical knowledge.
- Strong understanding and preparation of financial analysis, valuation, and modelling techniques.
- Competent knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and presentation solutions.
- Effective client interaction skills for business generation and execution.
- Ability to use relevant IT applications proficiently.
Key stakeholders
- Private Equity Client Group
- Private Company Client Group
- Listed Client Group
- Business Enablers (operations, technology, finance, compliance, risk, etc.)
- International businesses of Investec, including Capitalmind
- Third-party partnerships (e.g., Blackarch / Regions Bank)
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.
Benefits
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.
Here is a selection of what we offer;
Wellbeing
- Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance
Monetary
- Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus
Life income protection
- Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection
Travel
- Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.
Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!
