M&A Associate

Mid-Market Investment Bank is a respected name within Investment Banking, with a long-standing presence across Luxembourg and the wider European market. The firm is known for the calibre of its people, the quality of its client franchise and a culture that combines technical rigour with genuine commercial ambition. Recent years have seen significant investment into the team, the technology platform and the breadth of products and services on offer to clients.

Join a high-performing investment banking team advising corporates and sponsors on complex M&A, equity and debt capital markets transactions across EMEA.

You will join a close-knit team of senior professionals with deep expertise across Investment Banking. The group is structured to give junior team members early exposure to live work, direct contact with clients and senior leadership, and a clear path of progression. Mentorship is taken seriously — you will be paired with a senior team member from day one and given the support, feedback and stretch to develop quickly.

• Build and maintain complex financial models (DCF, LBO, merger)
• Prepare client pitch books and information memoranda
• Support live transaction execution end-to-end
• Conduct industry and company research

We are looking for a high-potential candidate with a strong academic record and a genuine, demonstrable interest in investment banking. You don't need to know everything on day one — but you should be intellectually curious, commercially minded and able to think clearly under pressure. The successful candidate will combine technical strength with maturity, judgement and a collaborative mindset.

• 2:1 or above from a top-tier university
• Strong technical accounting and valuation skills
• Previous internship or relevant finance experience
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Spring week, insight day or society leadership experience
• Second European language
• Exposure to cross-border or international transactions
• Strong network within the wider investment banking community
• Demonstrable side-projects, publications or competition wins

• Market-leading bonus structure
• Private medical and dental cover
• Comprehensive analyst training
• Clear path to Associate

1. 1

   Initial screen with Quill Capital Partners

   A 20–30 minute call with one of our consultants to understand your background, motivations and fit for the role.

2. 2

   First-round interview with the hiring team

   Competency and motivational questions, often combined with a short numerical or commercial awareness exercise.

3. 3

   Case study or technical exercise

   A take-home or on-site exercise testing the core technical skills relevant to the role — modelling, analysis or written work.

4. 4

   Final round with senior leadership

   Meet the senior decision-makers, discuss the case study and explore long-term fit with the team and firm.

5. 5

   Offer and onboarding

   We support you through offer negotiation, notice period and onboarding so the transition is smooth on both sides.