LionTree M&A Advisory Associate

LionTree Advisors has one opening for an M&A Advisory Associate in London. 

About LionTree

Founded in 2012, LionTree is an independent investment and merchant banking firm with deep roots in the media, technology, communications, consumer, and creative industries. Our thematic focus and expertise provide us with a differentiated perspective to help our relationships unlock growth and transformation across key areas of the global digital economy.

We are excited by ideas that change the way people think and have the potential to shape the future, approaching every relationship as one with limitless potential – guided by our core principles:

• To be a constant, creative partner to unlock opportunity, no matter the challenge
• To bring capital together with ideas to accelerate growth and innovation
• To pursue transformations, not transactions—focused on long-term impact

With offices in New York, London and San Francisco, LionTree is a global strategic, long-term partner to visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, creators, and investors. Our integrated platform spanning Advisory, Capital Markets, and Asset Management is designed to support our relationships at all stages of growth and transformation. We build alongside them in complete alignment to move industries forward and take an active role in the evolution of the global digital economy.

Since our formation, LionTree has advised on nearly $850bn of deal volume across over 300+ transactions. LionTree represents clients ranging from large-cap leaders to emerging growth companies. Select notable transactions include: advising WarnerMedia (AT&T) and Discovery’s ~$140bn merger, Highsnobiety on its sale to Zalando, MGM Studios on its $8.5bn sale to Amazon ,Virgin Media on its £31bn merger with O2 UK, Viacom on its $47bn merger with CBS, Pandora on its $3.5bn sale to SiriusXM, and Take-Two Interactive on its $12.7bn acquisition of Zynga.

 

Job Description

• Conduct a wide variety of financial and economic analyses to be presented to Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Corporate Development departments and Boards of clients and prospective clients.
• Conduct financial and economic research and analyse related data for the formulation of strategic and transaction related advice, particularly regarding mergers and acquisitions opportunities.
• Assist with creating information materials that clients can utilise to raise capital. Study financial and economic data and perform financial and economic analyses of companies undergoing mergers and acquisitions or other transformative transactions.
• Develop an understanding of industry, market and macro-economic trends impacting various sectors. Utilize financial and economic modelling techniques and spreadsheet analysis to prepare historical and projected financial statements and analyses.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of financing related analysis and materials relevant for mergers and acquisitions of companies.
• Apply financial and economic models to create comparable company analyses and comparable acquisitions analyses.
• Study historical financial and economic and industry trends and create analysis for Board of Directors of clients to advise on various situations such as defence, acquisition, or capital raises.
• Monitor the effects of changes within the technology, media and telecommunications sector in order to make investment and other transaction recommendations.
• Conduct financial and economic analyses on the possible financial consequences of mergers and acquisitions.
• Study financial and economic data in order to perform analyses which include financial modelling, competitive analyses, and industry research.

 

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of M&A experience, preferably in TMT sectors, at investment banks, boutiques, or Big 4 advisory firms
• Proficiency in advanced financial modelling, including DCF, LBO, merger models, and sensitivity/scenario analysis
• Expertise in valuation methodologies such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and sum-of-the-parts valuation
• Strong understanding of M&A processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, and regulatory considerations
• Familiarity with transaction documentation (e.g., NDAs) and ability to support negotiations
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet)
• In-depth understanding of the TMT sector, including key trends, market drivers, and competitive landscapes
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Project and process management capabilities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

 

Additional Details

• Location: Mayfair, London
• Salary: Very competitive
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid
• Start date: May 2025