M&A Senior Analyst or Associate - Specialty Finance & Banks

OverviewJob Title:

MandA Senior Analyst or Associate

Group:

Specialty Finance and Banks

Location:

London

Posted:

September 8, 2025

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-site

SummaryTitle:

MandA Senior Analyst or Associate

Group:

Specialty Finance and Banks

Location:

London

Why StephensFounded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family-owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients in all aspects of their business and personal finances. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we create lasting value for our clients. We don\''t just focus on transactions, we develop relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.

The men and women of Stephens have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegiate and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide unvarnished advice and precise execution on executing mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalisations.

We prioritize earning our clients\'' trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 250 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle-market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long-term.

Specialty FinanceOur transatlantic Specialty Finance team represents the longest-standing franchise dedicated to the Specialty Finance sector, leveraging expertise built from executing MandA and capital raising advisory transactions for commercial and consumer finance clients across North America and Europe. Our senior bankers work as a team to provide expert market intelligence, advisory and execution services while aligning with our specialty finance clients as teammates and not competitors. We have deep relationships with public and private financing sources. This enables us to develop innovative debt and equity capital raising solutions as well as buy side and sell side strategies.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSenior Analysts and Associates leverage their knowledge and experience to work with and mentor analysts, continually develop their expertise, and deliver top quality work products to the team and clients. As a Senior Analyst or Associate you have a broad array of responsibilities including executing transactions and working with your team to build the business. These tasks include:

Playing a key role in the transaction execution process

Developing, and overseeing the development of, detailed financial analyses and the preparation of models for various types of transactions, including building complex financial operating models

Performing extensive valuation and pricing analyses

Creating Confidential Information Memorandums, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations

Helping plan and execute live engagements

Coordinating and performing business due diligence

Performing industry research and comparable company analysis

Training and developing junior analysts

Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients

Qualifications

2+ years of MandA execution experience or 4+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience

Experience advising clients in the financial services sector is strongly preferred

Excellent analytical and modeling skills

High energy with strong interpersonal, accounting and finance skills

Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines

High level of personal integrity and work ethic

Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail

Adherence to regulatory requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn quickly, with a particular focus on accounting rules and financial valuation methodologies

Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

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