Job Description

Investment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions (Greek Speaker)

Analyst / Associate

Location: London

Overview

Jefferies is seeking to hire a high-performing M&A Analyst or Associate to join its London Investment Banking team, with a specific focus on Greek clients and transactions. The role will support senior bankers in executing domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, with a strong emphasis on Greece-related coverage. Native-level Greek language capability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A transactions, including sell-side and buy-side mandates, strategic advisory, and cross-border transactions
• Build and maintain complex financial models (DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables, LBO analysis as required)
• Prepare marketing materials, pitch books, information memoranda, and management presentations
• Conduct detailed financial, valuation, and strategic analysis across a range of industries
• Perform company, industry, and market research, including analysis of Greek and international markets
• Assist in due diligence processes and transaction execution, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with senior bankers, clients, lawyers, accountants, and other advisors
• Manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Analyst: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
• Associate: Bachelor's or Master's degree plus relevant prior investment banking experience
• Experience in M&A, investment banking, transaction advisory, or a closely related field
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Native Greek speaker with fluent professional English (written and verbal)
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and M&A processes
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.