MA Analyst

About Axis CLC

We maintain and improve the UK's essential buildings and social infrastructure, ensuring social housing, healthcare, defence, education, and utility facilities operate efficiently and sustainably. By maintaining and enhancing these essential environments, we contribute to community wellbeing, energy security, and the nation's social and economic resilience.

The Role

We're hiring a hands-on M&A / Corporate Development Associate to help source, assess and execute acquisitions-and support smooth integrations post-close. You'll partner with Finance, Operations and the Executive Team, taking opportunities from first conversation through investment approval and value delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential acquisition opportunities
• Maintain the target pipeline and sector deal tracking
• Work with operational leaders to surface high-potential M&A targets
• Transaction Management
• Support initial target assessments and strategic fit
• Build financial models and valuation analyses
• Assist with due-diligence coordination and day-to-day deal project management
• Contribute to internal materials from offer stage through Board/Executive updates and final investment approval
• Gather/analyse data for transformational investments across the group
• Create concise case studies of transformation deals in the sector
• Integration Support
• Partner with business unit leaders to enable smooth post-merger integration and early value capture
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Finance, Operations and Executive Leadership to align on M&A strategy
• Liaise with external advisors (bankers, consultants, legal) as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree / Accountancy qualification preferred (ACA/ACCA/CIMA welcome)
• 2-4 years' experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development or private equity
• Proficiency in financial modelling and valuation techniques
• Strong analytical problem-solver with high attention to detail
• Clear communicator with confident presentation skills; able to influence stakeholders
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth environment

What we offer

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Hybrid working with access to offices and sites across the UK
• Opportunity to shape Axis CLC's growth agenda and work directly with senior leaders

Many faces, One Axis CLC We're an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity for our people, clients and communities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, let us know, our aim is a fair and transparent experience.