Investment Banking Associate

Investment Banking Associate | Healthcare M&A | LondonWhy Apply for This Role?Join a growing Investment Banking team with a strong Healthcare M&A focusWork across high-quality domestic and cross-border transactionsWork directly with senior bankers, management teams and international investorsTake greater ownership across the full M&A transaction lifecycleStrong progression opportunities towards Vice PresidentThe RoleThe successful candidate will join an established Healthcare Investment Banking team, supporting the execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions across the Healthcare and Life Sciences sectors.This opportunity is suited to an experienced Investment Banking professional with strong M&A execution experience and an interest in developing deeper Healthcare sector expertise.About the RoleExecute domestic and cross-border buy-side and sell-side M&A transactionsWork across Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, MedTech, Diagnostics and Healthcare ServicesBuild and review financial models and valuation analysisPrepare pitch books, information memoranda and transaction materialsConduct detailed Healthcare sector and company researchCoordinate financial, commercial and operational due diligence processesWork directly with clients, management teams, private equity investors and external advisersSupport transaction structuring, negotiations and deal executionManage key transaction workstreams from initial engagement through to completionWork closely with Vice Presidents, Directors and Managing DirectorsSupport pitches, client development and business development activityYour ExperienceMinimum three years' M&A / Investment Banking experience requiredPrevious hands-on M&A transaction execution experience essentialHealthcare, Life Sciences or related sector experience strongly preferredStrong financial modelling and valuation capabilityExperience across buy-side and/or sell-side M&A transactionsUnderstanding of DCF, trading comparables and precedent transaction analysisExposure to cross-border transactions advantageousExperience preparing transaction materials and client presentationsExcellent Excel and PowerPoint skills