Job Summary

We are looking for an Associate to join our Oil & Gas and Chemicals M&A Advisory team in London, supporting clients on mergers and acquisitions across international markets.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will be involved in both the origination and execution of transactions, from financial analysis and valuation to preparing client materials and supporting deal execution. You will work closely with teams across the bank and gain exposure to a range of clients, transactions and strategic challenges.

This is an opportunity to build on your existing M&A experience, deepen your sector knowledge and take on increasing responsibility within an established and growing advisory team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution and origination of M&A transactions, liaising with various stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and delivery;
• Construct 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;
• Prepare detailed and impactful presentation materials designed for client meetings, encompassing strategic alternatives, capital market activities, and corporate finance insights;
• Participate actively in due diligence procedures and assisting in the drafting and review of transaction-related documentation;
• Take ownership of marketing and transaction documentation development, collaborating closely with senior team members including Directors and Vice Presidents;
• Conduct thorough research into industry sectors, geographic markets, and companies to support benchmarking and informed decision-making;
• Coordinate efforts with cross-functional deal teams across the bank to leverage expertise and resources;
• Manage day-to-day project timelines and activities to maintain momentum and meet key deadlines on live transactions.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly with hands-on knowledge in the Oil & Gas or Chemicals sectors.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills facilitating effective collaboration.
• 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.
• Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

About Standard Chartered

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

What We Offer

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• 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 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.

Visit our careers website to learn more about us: www.sc.com/careers.