Investment Banking, 2027 Off-Cycle Analyst, Financial Sponsors Group (FSG) - London

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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. The team: The EMEA Financial Sponsors Group covers 100+ financial sponsors owning more than c.2,000 portfolio companies across strategies including Traditional Buyouts, Growth Equity, Infrastructure Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds, from entry to exit. FSG is a generalist team enabling junior investment bankers to gain experience across all sectors and products (M&A, Leveraged Finance and ECM), developing a broad, highly technical skill set with significant modelling, live deal and client exposure. Programme Overview Our Off-cycle Analyst programme offers a broad and exciting experience of work within Investment Banking. Responsibilities: - Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product and country coverage groups - Help the team deliver solutions to clients by 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 opening doors to a wide range of future careers - Actively participate in executing transactions, working with clients and other advisors Eligibility Candidates must have already received or be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. For candidates who have already graduated, the graduation date must be after January 2026. For candidates still pursuing a degree, completion must be before July 2027. On track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification or equivalent. Candidates must be available to join the programme from Monday 11th January for four months with an option to extend by 2 months; if offered full-time, must be available to join the graduate programme from July 2027. No deferred start dates. What we are looking for Essential: - Fluency in English is essential for all roles - Demonstrate drive, innovation, and a genuine interest in the financial markets - Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus creativity, and 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 Desired: - Additional European languages (Italian, German, French, Spanish and other)