Senior Associate – Investment Banking

Main Purpose of the Role

Support the execution of M&A advisory mandates, taking ownership of financial analysis, valuation, transaction documentation and day-to-day execution workstreams, while supporting senior bankers in transaction origination and client coverage.

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute M&A advisory assignments across buy-side, sell-side and capital-raising transactions.
• Develop and review detailed financial models, valuations and transaction analyses.
• Prepare information memoranda, management presentations, investment materials and transaction documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage interactions with external advisers.
• Support transaction structuring, negotiation preparation and execution.
• Manage junior team members and review analytical deliverables.
• Contribute to the preparation of pitches, proposals and origination materials.
• Support senior bankers in client coverage and transaction management.

 

Key Relationship (Internal & External)

Internal
Head of Corporate Finance, senior Corporate Finance bankers, analysts and associates, Research, Principal Finance and other relevant Arqaam teams.

External
Corporate clients, financial sponsors, institutional investors, legal and financial advisers, and other transaction counterparties.

 

Key Competencies

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Commercial awareness and eagerness to contribute to origination.
• Integrity and adherence to compliance standards.

 

Qualifications Knowledge & Experience

• Strong academic background in finance, business, or economics
• 5-6 years of relevant investment banking experience, preferably within an established international financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience executing M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side assignments.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Experience preparing transaction documentation, investment presentations and financial analyses.
• Strong project management, communication and client interaction skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deliver high-quality work under demanding timelines.

 

Resources

• Access to Analysts for execution support.
• Internal modelling tools and research resources.
• Support from Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations.
• External advisors and consultants as part of deal processes.