Investment Banking 2026 Off-Cycle Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - London

Investment Banking 2026, Off-Cycle Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), London
London, United Kingdom

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognising and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The team

The EMEA M&A team, ranked as a top 3 franchise in EMEA, advises clients on public and private M&A transactions across all sectors, offering holistic financial advice.

The team works primarily on live high-profile transactions, facilitating strategic client dialogue, and leading dedicated initiatives across areas such as sell-side, defense and activism, public M&A, UK M&A, and spin-offs. Analysts in the team will gain experience working across all sectors, regions, and with other product teams, while developing a strong generalist toolkit and learning M&A tactics. They will also receive meaningful client exposure and the opportunity to contribute to live deals early in your career

Programme Overview  

Our Off-cycle Analyst programme is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of work within Investment Banking.

Training and Development

Your training and development are our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on-the-job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities

As an Off-cycle Analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product and country coverage groups providing you with a unique learning opportunity
• Help the team deliver solutions to clients leveraging the full spectrum of the bank's capabilities
• Actively contribute to the preparation of client presentations and underlying financial analysis
• Build relationships, knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future careers
• Actively participate in executing transactions, including work with clients as well as representatives of other investment banks and other advisors

Eligibility:

• Candidates are required to have already received or be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • For candidates who have already graduated, the graduation date is required to be between January and September 2025.
  • For candidates who are still pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, the completion time frame must be before January 2026. Completion means that you have completed all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation. Please note that we reserve the right to request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer.
• Achieved minimum of 112 UCAS point (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification or equivalent.
• Must be available to join the programme from Monday 19th January for a period of six months. If candidates were to receive a full-time offer, then they must be available to join the graduate programme from July 2026. Please note that we are unable to offer any deferred start dates.

What we are looking for:

• Fluency in English is essential for all roles
• You will need to demonstrate drive, innovation, and a genuine interest in the financial markets
• Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
• Display analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as financial and commercial acumen
• Influence decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We’re committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond to your email within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package