UK & Europe Opportunities

We believe that one of the key strengths of Canaccord Genuity is our culture of partnership, collaboration and excellence. We are driven by our clients’ success and we are relentlessly committed to helping them achieve their financial goals. When our clients succeed, we succeed.

Working at Canaccord Genuity offers performance-driven individuals an opportunity to do the most rewarding work of their careers. Our employees experience the best of both worlds: access to global resources and capabilities, with the responsiveness and agility of an independently owned firm.

In the UK, Europe & Crown Dependencies, we offer employment opportunities in our Wealth Management and Capital Markets businesses. Our Wealth Management business operates out of offices across the UK, as well as Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Our Capital Markets business is headquartered in London, with an additional location in Dublin.

To learn more about the careers in our UK & Crown Dependencies Wealth Management division, please click here.

We invite you to learn more by making a submission using the Speculative Application link at the bottom of this page or by emailing cg-hr-uk@cgf.com

Open Positions

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Canaccord Genuity Limited aim to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation where everyone receives equal treatment regardless of age, colour, disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, hours of work, marital status, national origin, political opinions or religious beliefs. All decisions on employment practices are objective, free from bias and based upon work criteria and individual merit. To monitor the effectiveness of our efforts in regards to offering equal opportunities, we would be grateful if you would provide the relevant information requested on the application form. The information requested will be detached by us upon receipt of your application and will not be used during the selection process.

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Summary/Overview

We are looking for an experienced Analyst to join our Healthcare team in our Fitzrovia office. The successful candidate will work directly for a VP or Director, and will be responsible for supporting on all elements of the deal process as well as managing work streams on their own.  With significant client exposure and the need to develop relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external, this role carries a high degree of responsibility towards deal success.

The Role
  • Undertaking valuations of businesses using a variety of methodologies, including relative valuation techniques, leverage buyout models and discounted cash flow analyses, and presenting and discussing the results with the project team, clients and prospective clients;
  • Undertaking detailed financial modelling and analysis including valuation and assessing the financial impact of transactions;
  • Analysing industry and sector trends, commercial analysis of individual businesses and case studies of transactions;
  • Drafting and reviewing marketing materials and other documentation including pitches, teasers, information memorandums, management presentations, strategic review papers, valuation papers and admission / prospectus documents;
  • Collating comments from the project team, clients and other advisers on materials produced and working with the team to produce revised materials; and
  • Involved in transaction process management, supporting Vice Presidents to ensure projects run smoothly, anticipating and addressing potential issues/complexities in a timely manner; expected to attend most meetings, and to work directly with the client’s Finance Director and other senior management.

The ideal candidate will have 18+ months of experience of working in M&A advisory as an Analyst, or exceptionally may have worked in transaction services or similar elsewhere. Candidates are welcomed from both routes but either way you will need to show an understanding of, and enthusiasm for the Healthcare sector, and be able to demonstrate your existing technical skills. Entrepreneurial spirit is always a significant advantage in our firm too.

Location: London

Department: Investment Banking

Company: Canaccord Genuity Limited

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Summary/Overview

Working within the Technology sector team, you will have the opportunity to provide financial advisory services on a wide range of strategic transactions (including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and re-structuring), capital-raising projects and debt financing mandates to the relevant institutions.

Working directly for a Vice President or Director on a project by project basis to support Managing Directors in the Investment Banking Team in the origination and execution of corporate advisory transactions.  This role will also provide support and guidance to Analyst and Interns.

The Role
  • Undertaking valuations of businesses using a variety of methodologies, including relative valuation techniques, leverage buyout models and discounted cash flow analyses, and presenting and discussing the results with the project team, clients and prospective clients;
  • Undertaking detailed financial modelling and analysis including valuation and assessing the financial impact of transactions;
  • Analysing industry and sector trends, commercial analysis of individual businesses and case studies of transactions;
  • Drafting and reviewing marketing materials and other documentation including pitches, teasers, information memorandums, management presentations, strategic review papers, valuation papers and admission / prospectus documents;
  • Collating comments from the project team, clients and other advisers on materials produced and working with the team to produce revised materials; and
  • Involved in transaction process management, supporting Vice Presidents to ensure projects run smoothly, anticipating and addressing potential issues/complexities in a timely manner; expected to attend most meetings, and to work directly with the client’s Finance Director and other senior management.
Our Ideal Candidate
  • At least three years M&A experience in a reputable Investment Bank/Boutique, ideally in a Technology sector team.
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent with a minimum 2:1 grade.
  • Completion of CISI Level 3 Certification in Corporate Finance or a qualification as a Chartered
  • Accountant would be advantageous.
  • Highly numerate.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbally
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Highly organised and reliable, self-starter, motivated and ambitious.
  • Team player capable of fitting in with the culture.
  • Strong valuation and financial modelling capabilities.
  • Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

Canaccord Genuity Limited aim to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation where everyone receives equal treatment regardless of age, colour, disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, hours of work, marital status, national origin, political opinions or religious beliefs. All decisions on employment practices are objective, free from bias and based upon work criteria and individual merit. To monitor the effectiveness of our efforts in regards to offering equal opportunities, we would be grateful if you would provide the relevant information requested on the application form. The information requested will be detached by us upon receipt of your application and will not be used during the selection process.

Location: London

Department: Investment Banking

Company: Canaccord Genuity Limited

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Summary/Overview

Working within the Healthcare sector team, you will have the opportunity to provide financial advisory services on a wide range of strategic transactions (including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and re-structuring), capital-raising projects and debt financing mandates.

Working directly for a Director/ Managing Director on a project-by-project basis to support the Investment Banking Team in the origination and execution of corporate advisory transactions within the healthcare sector. This role will also provide support and guidance to Analysts and Associates as required.

The Role
  • Day to day management of project execution, with guidance from the Director and Managing Director as appropriate.
  • Proactive management of day-to-day client relationships and key client contact on all execution matters. Management of client meetings.
  • Define complex modelling tasks clearly and accurately and take responsibility for output.
  • Prioritise, delegate and supervise the completion of tasks ensuring compliance with relevant rules, policies, law and regulation.
  • Management of Analysts and Associates within deal team. Assisting in Identifying skills gaps within team and work constructively to develop these in cooperation with HR.
  • Provide thoughtful leadership to streamline processes and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Providing ongoing guidance and spot corrections to improve team efficiency.
  • Contribution of ideas for winning new clients or mandates.
  • Development of internal and external networks
Our Ideal Candidate
  • At least 6 years’ experience in M&A from a reputable Investment Bank/Boutique ideally within the Healthcare team.
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent with a minimum 2:1 grade.
  • Completion of CISI Level 3 Certification in Corporate Finance or a qualification as a Chartered
  • Accountant would be advantageous.
  • Highly numerate.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Highly organised and reliable, self-starter, motivated and ambitious.
  • Team player capable of fitting in with the collegiate culture.
  • Valuation and financial modelling experience.
  • Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

Canaccord Genuity Limited aim to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation where everyone receives equal treatment regardless of age, colour, disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, hours of work, marital status, national origin, political opinions or religious beliefs. All decisions on employment practices are objective, free from bias and based upon work criteria and individual merit. To monitor the effectiveness of our efforts in regards to offering equal opportunities, we would be grateful if you would provide the relevant information requested on the application form. The information requested will be detached by us upon receipt of your application and will not be used during the selection process.

Location: London

Department: Investment Banking

Company: Canaccord Genuity Limited

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