We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive.

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients from 23 geographic locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia

Overview of the Business Services Team

The EMEA Business Services team at Moelis & Company provides strategic advisory services on M&A, sponsor-led sell-sides and buy-sides, equity capital markets, recapitalisations, and other strategic and capital structure matters. The team advises public and private companies, founders and entrepreneurs, and financial sponsors across professional services, environmental and sustainability services, design and engineering, testing, inspection and certification (TIC), distribution, commercial services, and technology-enabled and industrial services, partnering with the Firm's product, financial sponsors and international coverage teams to deliver differentiated, high-impact advice.

The London-based team is known for its analytical rigor, commercial judgment, and collaborative approach. We work on high-profile, often highly complex transactions, frequently involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders. Associates are given meaningful responsibility early on, with direct exposure to senior bankers and clients.

Moelis’ culture is entrepreneurial and meritocratic. We value initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a strong client-first mindset. Our Associates are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and develop as trusted advisors while working alongside experienced professionals on some of the Firm’s most important mandates.

Position Description:

We are seeking an Associate to join our EMEA Business Services investment banking team in London. The Associate will play a central role in the execution of M&A, sponsor-led sale processes, equity capital markets and other strategic advisory mandates, supporting all aspects of deal origination, structuring, and execution. The role requires strong financial and analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plays a key role in the execution of M&A, sponsor sell-sides and buy-sides, equity capital markets and recapitalisation transactions, taking responsibility for financial analysis, valuation workstreams, preparation of client presentations, and coordination of deal processes and documentation
• Works on a broad range of strategic advisory mandates for corporates, founder- and family-owned businesses and financial sponsors across the UK, Europe and cross-border, including public and private M&A, sponsor sell-sides, carve-outs, minority and growth capital raises and financing
• Builds and applies valuation models based on detailed financial research and analysis, including comparable company analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and precedent transaction analysis
• Prepares high-quality analytical and presentation materials to support the internal valuation committee process
• Reviews and oversees Analysts’ work product, ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality across financial models and client materials
• Gains direct exposure to senior bankers and clients, with significant responsibility from day one

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years of investment banking experience in Business Services, Industrials or a closely related advisory role
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven team player able to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and interact with senior bankers and clients
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting diversity, preventing discrimination and providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. We seek to ensure that we recruit from a diverse talent pool and that all applicants are treated fairly at each stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to any characteristic or status protected under any applicable law in the location of the role.