Salary and Bonus Report – March 2026
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 [...]
Recruitment Challenges in London M&A: Associate to VP Level
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 [...]
The Benefits of Encouraging Diversity in the Workplace
“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 [...]
ETI Report – Executive Summary
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 [...]
CV Template
CV Template - follow this link for PDF version CV Template Name: Resides: Nationality: Email: Tel: __________________________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL STATEMENT: __________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION: Dates University name and location Degree studied and grade Dates School Attended A Levels studied and grades GCSE’s studied and grades __________________________________________________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS: [...]
5 Top Tips to ensure your CV makes an impact when applying for M&A opportunities
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 [...]