In this section, you'll find listings for all of our M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and investment banking jobs. The phrase "investment banking" can mean different things, depending on who is using it. Broadly, it can mean all departments of an investment bank, from sales and trading to corporate finance and M&A, to capital markets, risk, compliance and operations. It can also mean both capital markets and M&A. On eFinancialCareers, we define job listings pretty narrowly as M&A, but relevant to the financing and infrastructure which are necessary to execute an M&A deal.
As the very name implies, a job in M&A involves advising client companies on mergers (where two companies join business and emerge as one) and acquisitions (where one firm purchases part or all of another).
A number of different organizations take part in the M&A market. The largest investment banks normally advise on and facilitate M&A deals worth $100 million or more. Smaller deals are more often handled by advisory boutiques or by the Big Four (or other) accounting firms.
Careers in M&A are fairly straightforward. You begin with a standard investment analyst job for three years, then move up to associate for three years, then move on to become vice president, director and managing director, though the job titles can vary depending on which bank you've built your career in. Most M&A careers have a focus on an individual sector, such as consumer, financials, oil and gas, technology, media and telecommunications.
Senior M&A bankers tend to spend more time building relationships with potential clients and winning new business. Historically, M&A has required mainly advising clients on possible target companies and the dynamics of an M&A deal. These days, senior deal originators in investment banks are more often relationship builders who advise clients on many of the large range of products offered by their employer along with the financing needed for a deal, not just the deal itself.
Junior analyst jobs in M&A revolve around spreadsheets, marketing documents and financial models. Junior M&A bankers seldom go to client meetings. Instead, they are responsible for evaluating the financial information of target companies and composing pitch books. These are marketing documents that banks use to sell their products and outline details of which companies a client should be purchasing or which it should be selling to.
Though analysts are the lowest ranked of M&A positions, the associates above them are also fairly low down on the scale. The main difference is that M&A associates have slightly increased responsibility for transactions and projects. They can also delegate some work to junior analysts.
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| Director, Business Development | A. Linder Associates, Inc. Commensurate with experience | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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With over 1,400 employees globally, Copal Partners (a Moody's group company) provides outsourced research and ...
| India Focused Senior Associate, Upper Mid - Market Private Equity, Singapore - 3181 /3E | Private Equity Recruitment Competitive | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading emerging markets fund within their Indian focused team, in S...
| Associate, Mid Market PE, Beijing - 3186 /3E | Private Equity Recruitment Competitive | China-Beijing | 23 May 12 |
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Unique opportunity to join a newly formed $500m fund with an experienced senior team who are building their te...
| AvantGard - Regional Sales Manager | SunGard not disclosed | Japan-Tokyo | 23 May 12 |
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| Associate Greater China DCM Origination, Hong Kong | Selby Jennings Structuring Highly competitive + Bonus | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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A leading Asian bank is looking add an Analyst/Associate to their highly regarded DCM team with a focus on Gre...
| Openlink AVS Developer - Singapore | Nicoll Curtin Ltd S$140000 per annum | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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My client is a leading Investment Bank who are currently looking to expand their Commodities IT offering in AP...
| Legal Counsel - Investment Management | ConnectedGroup Limited $91,000 to $125,000 HKD (month) + bonus | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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Stable, Growing company with 50 + In-House Lawyers looking for a Legal Counsel to join the APAC team
| Senior Compliance Manager/ Officer for Head of Compliance role -- INVESTMENT BANKING | Hong Kong | Carlton CP Very Competitive | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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My client is a top tier bank based in Hong -Kong looking for a Senior Compliance Manager to step in to a Head...
| Project Integration Accountant (8 months contract) | Advantage Professional S$7000.0 - S$8000.0 per month | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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| Investment Director / Senior Private Equity Manager | Funds Partnership Competitive with excellent prospects | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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Investment Director required for Hong Kong-based Private Equity and Venture Capital Business, investing in a r...
| Lawyer, Bank (3-4 yrs pqe) Hong Kong | Hughes-Castell (Hong Kong) Limited Excellent Salary + Benefits | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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Our client, a HK-incorporated investment bank is seeking a capable and highly motivated lawyer with a mix of e...
| Transaction Support - Senior Manager | Ernst & Young Australia not disclosed | Australia-Brisbane | 23 May 12 |
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Working as a Senior Manager with this specialist division, you'll lead project teams as they assist a diverse ...
| Regional Director – Resources Advisory | AME Group Not disclosed | Australia-Sydney | 23 May 12 |
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New senior and partnership type role which is to lift our considerable reputation within the mining sectors of...
| Regional Director – Resources Advisory | AME Group Not disclosed | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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New senior and partnership type role which is to lift our considerable reputation within the mining sectors of...
| Head of IT Infrastructure | Confero (Licence No. C808601F) Package | China-Shanghai | 23 May 12 |
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If you're an experience focused Infrastructure or IT Manager with strong Core infrastructure experience from w...
| Executive Director - Corporate Finance | Not Disclosed Neg | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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A multi-strategy investment group with US$1 billion asset under management and advsiory is looking for high ca...
| Investment Director in a Private Equity Fund - Singapore, Indonesia, Southeast Asia | Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Highly Competitive | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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An opportunity as an Investment Director (Indonesia focused) in a Regional Private Equity Fund in Singapore is...
| Vice President, Direct Investment | Global Associates Competitive | China-Beijing | 23 May 12 |
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A leading Direct Investment Company based in Beijing is seeking an Vice President, Direct Investment
| Strategy Research Director | Global Associates Copmetitive | China-Beijing | 23 May 12 |
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A leading Direct Investment Company based in Beijing is seeking an Strategy Research Director
| Secretary [Ref:P698-Secretary, GLFI (KM)] | Société Générale Negotiable | Hong Kong SAR | 23 May 12 |
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This role will provide general administrative and secretarial support to the Global Finance Team.
| Vice President, Corporate Development | Morgan McKinley S$350000 - S$400000 per annum | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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Vice President, Corporate Development .
| Associate / Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund of Fund Investments - Singapore, Asia Pacific | Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Highly competitive | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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This is an exciting opportunity at Associate or Senior Associate level to work for a leading global financial ...
| Corporate Finance - Financial Modelling - Analyst (Adelaide) | Deloitte Attractive salary package | Australia-Adelaide | 23 May 12 |
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"I could only have done it at Deloitte". When we hear our people say this, it means we're inspiring them to ac...
| Intern, China Real Estate, Global Special Opportunities Group (GSOG) | JPMorgan Chase not disclosed | Hong Kong SAR | 22 May 12 |
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| Multiple In-house Strategy Manager and Management Consulting opportunities | 325 Consulting $100,000 to $250,000 base salary range | Australia-Sydney | 22 May 12 |
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Solve complex local, regional and global business challenges whilst enjoying lifestyle and balance in Australi...
| INDIVIDUAL TAX SPECIALIST - INVESTMENT BANK | Hays Accountancy & Finance Hong Kong attractive salary & benefits | Hong Kong SAR | 22 May 12 |
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ENSURE SMOOTH BUSINESS OPERATIONS
| SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER - EXPANDING INVESTMENT BANK | Hays Accountancy & Finance Hong Kong attractive salary & benefits | Hong Kong SAR | 22 May 12 |
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DRIVING BUSINESS EXPANSION
| AVP, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - PRIVATE EQUTIY | Hays Accountancy & Finance Hong Kong attractive salary & benefits | Hong Kong SAR | 22 May 12 |
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PROVIDE STRONG BUSINESS SUPPORT TO COO
| MANAGER - INTERNAL AUDIT - CAPITAL MARKETS | Hays Accountancy & Finance Hong Kong attractive salary & benefits | Hong Kong SAR | 22 May 12 |
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MANAGER - INTERNAL AUDIT - CAPITAL MARKETS
| OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGER - EQUITIES | Hays Accountancy & Finance Hong Kong attractive salary & benefits | Hong Kong SAR | 22 May 12 |
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OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGER - EQUITIES