Analyst, M&A - Technology, Media, & Telecommunications | SCIB

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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

We are growing our Telecom & Digital Infrastructure Investment Banking team due to increased deal activity and continued successful growth and are looking for talented individuals to join our team in London.

The difference you’ll make:

• Supporting live transaction execution across M&A and IPO processes, including due diligence coordination, workstream management and interaction with internal and external stakeholders

• Preparing high-quality client materials, including pitchbooks, strategic reviews, management presentations, information memoranda, board materials and internal approval documents

• Conducting detailed sector, company, investor and transaction analysis across the European telecom and digital infra space

• Monitoring market developments, valuation trends, regulatory themes and investor activity across key sub-sectors, including digital infrastructure (data centres, towers, fibre), Telecoms (B2C, B2B) and media

• Performing valuation work using DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions and other relevant sector-specific approaches

• Building and reviewing detailed financial models, including operating models, DCFs, merger and accretion/ dilution analyses, valuation frameworks, and sensitivities

• Supporting senior bankers on client dialogue, strategic analysis and origination ideas

What you’ll bring:

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.

• Previous experience in investment banking, M&A, ECM/IPO advisory or a similar transaction environment

• Demonstrable interest in, and prior exposure to, the TMT sector in Europe, including telecommunications, digital infrastructure and media

• Execution experience on live transactions and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure

• A degree (or equivalent), preferably in a numerical discipline with a strong academic track record

• Proven ability to produce high-quality client-facing materials, with excellent attention to detail and quality control

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills, with a strong grasp of accounting and corporate finance fundamentals

• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Refinitiv, Mergermarket, Infralogic

• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills

It would also be nice for you to have:

• Fluency in additional European languages

• CISI Qualification of equivalent

What else you need to know:

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.

Equal Opportunities.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

How we’ll reward you.

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognised. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.

• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.

• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.

• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.

• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.

• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.

• Company funded individual private medical insurance.

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as, dental insurance, and health assessments.

• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.

• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies

What to do next:-

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.