About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and ambitious Analyst to join our Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax (PEMAT) team in London.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career at the intersection of M&A, private equity, insurance and corporate finance. Working alongside experienced deal professionals, you will gain exposure to live transactions, private equity investors, corporate clients, investment banks and leading law firms.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business development, transaction execution and client engagement activities, helping to produce high-quality presentations, market analysis, research and client-facing materials.
We are looking to hire quickly and encourage early applications.
Key Responsibilities
M&A and Transaction Support
- Support the team on live M&A, private equity and corporate transactions
- Conduct research and analysis on target companies, sectors, investors and transaction activity.
- Assist in the preparation of client submissions, transaction reports and insurance placement materials.
- Monitor market trends, deal activity and developments across the M&A and private equity landscape.
- Support due diligence processes and information gathering exercises where required.
Business Development and Pitch Support
- Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations, pitch books and client-facing materials.
- Support the development of proposals, credentials and marketing content.
- Assist in identifying new business opportunities through market research and prospect analysis.
- Maintain awareness of market developments, deal activity and competitor movements.
- Help coordinate and prepare for client meetings, conferences and business development events.
Data and Insight
- Analyse transaction, market and client data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Produce concise insights and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain relevant databases and reporting tools to support team activity.
- Ensure information is accurate, well-organised and up to date.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience
- An outstanding academic record, ideally from a leading university.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline.
- Previous internship experience within one or more of the following:
- Investment Banking
- Corporate Finance
- M&A Advisory
- Private Equity
- Transaction Services
- Commercial Law
- Strategic Consulting
- Financial Services
Technical Skills
- Advanced PowerPoint skills with the ability to produce professional, client-ready presentations.
- Strong Excel skills, including analysis, modelling and manipulation of large datasets.
- Excellent research and information-gathering capabilities.
- Ability to interpret complex information and present key insights clearly and succinctly.
- Strong written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
Personal Attributes
- Naturally curious with a genuine interest in M&A, private equity and corporate finance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to understand clients' strategic objectives.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to build specialist expertise within one of the most dynamic areas of the market.
You will:
Gain exposure to live transactions from an early stage in your career.
- Work alongside experienced professionals advising private equity investors, corporates, lenders and legal advisers.
- Develop a strong understanding of the M&A lifecycle and transaction environment.
- Build highly transferable analytical, commercial and client-facing skills.
- Join a collaborative, high-performing team with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, 27 days holiday, plus access to our personalised benefits platform, Your Rewards, including:
- comprehensive private medical cover for you and your dependents
- complimentary annual health checks
- access to a virtual 24hr GP
- gym subsidy & dedicated wellbeing support
- retail discounts
- opportunity to purchase equity
- defined contribution pension
- extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday
Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) vision, we are committed to ‘building a culture of belonging for all, valuing diverse perspectives and embracing authenticity.’ As such, we have created our ‘BMS Together’ programme, with dedicated training, collaborative committees and intentional partnerships. In support of our ESG vision, we offer two additional paid days each year to take part in charitable work. Find out what it’s like to work with us here.
BMS offers flexible and hybrid working policies and we’re happy to discuss options with you upon application. Please let our team know if you require any adjustments to support you through the application process.
About BMS
BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.
We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.
