Who We Are

Oppenheimer Europe provides financial services to European based institutions and corporations across corporate finance, equities, fixed income, debt capital markets, and portfolio strategy research.

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Job Description

Our Financial Institutions Group (FIG) – Insurance team is seeking an Analyst to join our London office. Analysts play a critical role within the team, contributing to the full cycle of transactions – from origination to execution. You will prepare marketing materials, develop detailed financial analyses and models and support the execution of M&A transactions.

This is an in-person role offering significant exposure to clients and senior bankers. The position is available for immediate hire.

Analyst – FIG Insurance - Investment Banking

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Conduct business valuations using a variety of methodologies, including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow (DCF) and leveraged buyout (LBO) models.

• Build and maintain complex financial and operating models in Excel.

• Perform in-depth fundamental, quantitative and qualitative company, market, and sector analysis.

• Prepare and review marketing and transaction materials, including pitches, teasers, CIMs and management presentations.

• Support the drafting of client presentations, process timetables, valuation materials and other deliverables.

• Analyse industry trends and assess the commercial and financial implications of potential transactions.

• Collaborate with Associates and Directors to manage live transactions and ensure seamless project execution.

• Liaise directly with clients’ senior management, including CFOs and Finance Directors.

• Maintain and update internal databases and prepare sector updates.

Qualifications:

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Strong academic background with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent).

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate finance or related fields.

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.

• Solid understanding of accounting and corporate finance fundamentals.

• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and commitment to quality.

• Team-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Highly motivated self-starter capable of managing multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.

• ACA qualification and prior insurance/FIG experience strongly preferred.