Investment Banking Associate - Award Winning Investment Bank

SJC Partners is currently partnering with a leading boutique investment bank to hire an Associate into one of their award-winning sector teams in Manchester. This is a standout opportunity to join a globally leading M&A platform, with the team winning multiple awards for completed transactions in 2025. The Role You will play a key role in executing end-to-end M&A transactions, including:

• Building and reviewing DCF, LBO & valuation models
• Leading financial analysis and due diligence
• Preparing IMs, pitches, and client presentations
• Managing analysts and supporting client relationships

What they are Looking For

• 3-5 years' M&A advisory experience
• Strong financial modelling skillset (DCF, LBO)
• Solid understanding of financial statements & valuation
• Tech sector experience is a plus (not essential)

Why Consider This?

• Access to an unrivalled deal flow, from both a regularity and quality perspective and with a deal range of £50M to £1BN (with a c£80m-£400M sweet spot)
• High visibility, variety and responsibility early on
• Broad deal range - sell side, triple track, growth raises, cross border
• The level of exposure you would be afforded. Deal team dynamics, team structure and approach provide greater autonomy, earlier
• Growing Manchester presence within a global platform

If you're an M&A Associate (or strong Analyst level candidate ready to step up) looking for top-tier deal exposure outside London please do apply. A highly competitive salary and bonus is available for the right candidate.