Associate

Are you an experienced M&A Associate, looking for a team in which to grow and develop deep expertise in the IT Services and Consulting sector?

Equiteq is a rapidly growing global middle-market investment banking platform providing M&A and strategic advisory services to knowledge-intensive business services firms. With offices across the US, Europe, and APAC, we are sector specialists who develop deep relationships with our clients to help them grow and realise value.

As an Associate in our London team, you play a central role in transaction execution, acting as a key link between senior bankers and junior team members. You will take meaningful ownership of workstreams across live M&A mandates, contribute to high-quality client delivery within lean deal teams, and develop advanced technical, commercial, and leadership skills through hands-on involvement across the full M&A lifecycle.

• 3–5 years of M&A experience, with exposure to the full transaction lifecycle
• Strong technical capability, including financial modelling, valuation, and a sound grasp of core accounting concepts
• Ability to translate analysis into clear, structured, client-ready materials
• Experience managing defined workstreams and delivering reliably within tight timelines
• Experience reviewing the work of junior team members, with responsibility for quality control and development
• Commercial awareness and interest in the services sector
• Ownership & judgement: Takes responsibility for delivery and exercises sound judgement, balancing independent progress with knowing when to seek input
• Professional presence: Communicates clearly and credibly, contributing thoughtfully in internal and client discussions
• Commercial perspective: Applies context and judgement to analysis, with an understanding of broader transaction implications
• Collaboration: Works effectively within lean teams and contributes positively to collective outcomes
• Growth mindset: Motivated to develop technical, commercial, and leadership capability

• Drive day-to-day execution across live M&A transactions, coordinating analyses, materials, and processes through each phase of the deal
• Own the preparation and quality control of core deal materials, ensuring outputs are accurate, clearly structured, and client-ready
• Apply technical and commercial judgement to progress workstreams, resolve issues, and maintain momentum across competing priorities
• Manage and develop Analysts through effective delegation, review, and feedback, supporting both delivery quality and individual progression
• Contribute to client interactions through clear communication, dependable execution, and increasing participation in transaction discussions
• Support pitching and business development activity through well-considered materials, research, and input into deal positioning
• Work collaboratively across deal teams and the wider firm, demonstrating ownership, professionalism, and a solutions-focused approach