Analyst - Sponsors - London
Moelis & CompanyWe 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 21 geographic locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Summary of Role
The Financial Sponsors Analyst will sit at the centre of Moelis’ European Financial Sponsor Coverage, supporting senior bankers in the development of sponsor relationships, origination of transaction opportunities and coordination of sponsor-related activity across the European platform. The role combines analytical work, market intelligence, materials production and internal process management, providing a differentiated opportunity to develop deep exposure to private equity clients, portfolio company activity and sponsor-led transaction origination.
Reporting to
Managing Director alongside broader senior members of the European Financial Sponsor team. Working pattern is expected to align with team demands, transaction activity and the pace of sponsor coverage.
Key Stakeholders
The Analyst will work closely with:
European Financial Sponsors bankers across all levels
Industry and product teams across the European platform
Senior bankers involved in sponsor coverage, origination and execution
Internal teams responsible for client data, transaction tracking and business development infrastructure
Detail of Role
The Analyst will support Moelis’ European Financial Sponsors franchise across sponsor coverage, origination and business development, working closely with senior bankers and sector / product teams across the European platform.
Core responsibilities will include:
Supporting senior bankers in identifying, prioritising and tracking sponsor-related opportunities across sectors, geographies and transaction types
Preparing high-quality sponsor materials, including credentials, meeting packs, market updates, portfolio company analysis and thematic origination content
Conducting research and analysis on financial sponsors, portfolio companies, investment themes, adviser usage and transaction activity
Maintaining internal coverage infrastructure, including sponsor priorities, relationship data, engagement tracking and business development analytics
Coordinating with sponsor coverage, industry and product teams to support consistent relationship management and opportunity development
Supporting preparation for sponsor meetings and selected client-facing interactions, with external exposure expected to increase over time
The role is expected to be predominantly internal initially, requiring strong attention to detail, analytical capability and process discipline. Over time, the Analyst will have the opportunity to develop increased exposure to sponsor clients and portfolio company situations.
Key Measurements of Success
Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of analytical work, materials and internal outputs
Effectiveness in supporting origination efforts through data, insights, and execution support
Strength of internal coordination and information flow across teams
Reliability and ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure
Progression toward increased responsibility and client exposure over time
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, or an accountancy firm
ACA (or equivalent) qualified candidates to be considered as well
Genuine interest in building and fostering relationships within the financial sponsor community over time
Exposure working with private equity clients, funds, or sponsor-backed businesses is advantageous
Strong analytical skills, including financial analysis and understanding of key valuation concepts
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated interest in private equity and sponsor-driven transactions
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Strong communication and teamwork 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.