We have been spending this quarter putting together our latest salary report across London Front Office Investment Banking. The report provides comprehensive salary and bonus data for investment banking professionals across M&A and Capital Markets in London as of March 2026. The figures reflect typical compensation ranges across boutiques, mid-market investment banks, sector boutiques, corporate broking firms and equity research divisions.

Key findings for 2026:

• Base salaries increased 3-8% year-over-year across most levels
• Bonus pools expanded 10-15% at major banks, with elite boutiques exceeding 20% growth
• London […]
  

With the London M&A market remaining active, a number of mid-market investment banks and boutiques are actively looking to recruit experienced, execution ready hires at Associate level and above, which is proving to be very challenging. With a focus on specific sectors and language requirements, the shortage of candidates at this level is very apparent and bucks the trend of the overall UK wide job market. In general, across the UK the job market is a slow and challenging environment for job seekers. However, the demand for experienced corporate financiers at Associate level and above is strong and opportunities are available. 

There has always been a strong pull for these experienced M&A associates to move into private equity, […]

“Diversity in all forms creates a broader basis for both understanding and decision-making,” – Misty Frost, CEO of Carrus.

 Women make up half of the world’s population but have been consistently underrepresented in the workplace and especially so in financial services and the City. However, it is being shown repeatedly across the world that having more diverse boards and companies leads to better decision making and positive outcomes.

A 2015 report from the McKinsey Global Institute backs up the correlation between workforce gender diversity and positive outcomes such as increased revenue and profits. It shows that when women are participating in the economy at the same level as men as much as £20 trillion – or 26% – would be added to […]

The team at Alan Mitchell have recently compiled a comprehensive ETI Report detailing the growth, recruitment challenges, and senior-level talent movement across the sector.

The London energy transition and infrastructure investment banking sector has experienced significant growth and senior-level talent movement in 2024-2025, with boutique specialists and major banks actively recruiting to capitalise on the expanding clean energy market. This report examines developments within the sector, challenges in recruiting into teams and key personnel moves across prominent energy transition investment banking businesses.

To access the full report and gain a greater core understanding of recruitment across the ETI investment banking sector please contact our sector-focused consultant Bina Channa, bina@alan-mitchell.co.uk

CV Template – follow this link for PDF version

CV Template

Name:                                                                   Resides:

Nationality:                                                         Email:                                                    Tel:

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PERSONAL STATEMENT:

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EDUCATION:

Dates                                                                    University name and location

Degree studied and grade

Dates                                                                    School Attended

A Levels studied and grades GCSE’s studied and grades

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualification and date e.g. ACA 2014 – first time passes

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SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

In bullet point form and include evidence of skills

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CAREER HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE:

Dates                                                                    Name and location of company

Brief description of company

Job Title

Responsibilities included:

In bullet point form

__________________________________________________________________________________

SKILLS AND INTERESTS:

Bullet points

Your CV is a representation of you and is your opportunity to secure an interview for your next career move. Attention to detail is crucial as well as making sure it is easy to read, with correct grammar and spelling, and highlights your relevant skills for the role.

If you are looking to progress in or make a move into M&A there are 5 key aspects to include in your CV or develop to add to your CV to help you secure an interview:

• A deal list – detailing transactions you have worked on and tasks you covered.
• Details of your financial modelling skills – courses you have taken and types of models you have worked on (for example, DCF, LBO, […]
  

The team at Alan Mitchell have recently compiled a comprehensive ETI Report detailing the growth, recruitment challenges, and senior-level talent movement across the sector.

To access the full report and gain a greater core understanding of recruitment across the ETI investment banking sector, please contact our sector-focused consultant Bina Channa, bina@alan-mitchell.co.uk

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Interesting results from the poll we ran on the Women in Banking and Finance – UK group, thank you so much to all those who contributed. The main takeaway from the results would be how key it is to highlight your company’s flexible working practices if you are keen to recruit women into your team.

Our Poll Results:

What do you consider to be most important for your next career move. What would tempt you to make a job move?

Base salary and bonus                40%

Benefits package                          8%

Flexible working                          46%

Diverse team                                 6%

If you are looking to make a career move or are recruiting for you team please get in touch with Sarah Seager (Spry) (sarah@alan-mitchell.co.uk) to arrange a confidential discussion, advice and guidance.

The key to ensuring your CV makes an impact when applying for an opportunity is tailoring it to ensure relevance for each opportunity. Make sure you highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the role and show your interest in the company, sector and opportunity.

If you are looking to progress in or make a move into Equity Research, there are 5 key aspects to include in your CV or develop to add to your CV to help you secure an interview:

1. Detail your academic achievements – employers in this sector are very focused on recruiting individuals with consistently strong academic achievements. They will want to see your GCSE, A level, degree and any professional qualifications results and timeframes.

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Tailoring your CV to each application will help you secure an interview. All firms are different, they offer different cultures, work environments, clients and job profiles. Highlighting the skills and experience you have that matches what they are looking for will ensure your CV stands out in a short list.

If you are looking to progress in or make a move into Corporate Broking, there are 5 key aspects to include in your CV or develop to add to your CV to help you secure an interview:

• Demonstrate an interest in the markets. As part of your interests and in your profile, you can mention how you keep up with the markets and particular sectors or companies you follow. Be prepared […]