Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Associate to join our global Oil & Gas and Chemicals M&A Advisory team based in London. This role presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute significantly to complex cross-border transactions within an established and expanding team. The successful candidate will support senior colleagues in the origination and execution of mergers and acquisitions, engaging with a diverse range of clients and industries. This position offers valuable exposure to high-profile projects and the chance to develop expertise in strategic corporate finance solutions in a dynamic international banking environment.

As an Associate, you will play a key role in advancing our advisory services, working collaboratively across multiple functions within the bank to deliver innovative financial structuring and analysis. This role is ideal for proactive professionals eager to further develop technical skills, gain extensive industry knowledge, and contribute to the growth and success of our M&A advisory practice.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate will take on comprehensive responsibilities that span from the initial stages of transaction origination through to execution, ensuring successful completion of deals. Key accountabilities include:

• Supporting the execution and origination of M&A transactions, liaising with various stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and delivery;
• Constructing sophisticated financial models such as discounted cash flow (DCF) and leveraged buyout (LBO) analyses to accurately value companies, assess operational scenarios, and evaluate capital structures;
• Preparing detailed and impactful presentation materials designed for client meetings, encompassing strategic alternatives, capital market activities, and corporate finance insights;
• Participating actively in due diligence procedures and assisting in the drafting and review of transaction-related documentation;
• Taking ownership of marketing and transaction documentation development, collaborating closely with senior team members including Directors and Vice Presidents;
• Conducting thorough research into industry sectors, geographic markets, and companies to support benchmarking and informed decision-making;
• Coordinating efforts with cross-functional deal teams across the bank to leverage expertise and resources;
• Managing day-to-day project timelines and activities to maintain momentum and meet key deadlines on live transactions.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and personal attributes to thrive in the Associate role:

• A relevant degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related discipline from a recognised institution; a first-class degree is considered advantageous;
• Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Prior experience within mergers and acquisitions, especially with knowledge of the Oil & Gas or Chemicals sectors, is highly desirable;
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Strong team spirit and exceptional interpersonal skills facilitating effective collaboration and mentorship;
• Advanced computer skills, including expert-level Microsoft Office capabilities and proficiency in financial analytical software;
• Passion for continuous learning and career development within corporate finance;
• Composure and confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and clients professionally and respectfully.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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