French‑Speaking Investment Banking M&A Analyst & Associate

About the role

This position is for a French‑speaking analyst or associate joining a fast‑growing generalist M&A team in London. You will work on a broad range of mid‑market transactions, including sell‑side, buy‑side, and capital‑raising mandates, and will have direct exposure to senior stakeholders from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Support execution of M&A transactions across sell‑side, buy‑side and capital‑raising mandates.
• Build and maintain detailed three‑statement financial models, DCF, LBO and comparable valuation models.
• Prepare marketing materials such as information memoranda, management presentations and teasers.
• Conduct financial analysis, industry research and strategic assessments to support client advice.
• Assist in managing due‑diligence processes and data rooms.
• Coordinate with clients, investors, legal advisers and other stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Support senior team members in client interactions and project management.
• Contribute to idea generation, pitch material creation and market analysis.

Required profile

• 1‑4 years of experience in investment banking.
• Strong academic background with commercial awareness of M&A and corporate finance.
• Fluent in French with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent are advantageous.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Advanced PowerPoint proficiency.
• Financial modelling (three‑statement, DCF, LBO, comparables).
• Valuation modelling.