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We have collated total compensation across the London Investment banking market over the course of 2024 focusing on the tier 1's, tier 2's, elite boutiques' and global middle-market Investment banks from Analyst to Executive Director level. The data has been collated confidentially from the candidate pool, is segmented by level and is based on over 180 separate data entries. Please reach out below if you would like to receive the Mean figures, happy to grab a coffee and provide insight on it and what I expect to see as we enter compensation season. Email: [email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving from the Metis Search team! We wish you a restful break this weekend. 

What’s Next for Private Credit? Over the past few weeks, my conversations with clients and candidates in the credit market have centered around what’s next for private credit. With yields at a 10-year high (averaging 11.65%, according to Brookfield Oaktree), private credit continues to attract attention. Historically, it has outpaced public credit by 3%-4% due to the liquidity premium, as noted by Cliffwater. These metrics highlight the sector’s growth and appeal, but they also signal a need for transformation. As the industry matures, LPs are demanding: -         Greater transparency  -         More nuanced reporting -         Detailed deal-level insights Challenges such as cash forecasting for better liquidity visibility and fundraising complexities are top of mind for many GPs. In this dynamic environment, specialized credit strategies like distressed and mezzanine financing can be areas of significant opportunity. Investors with flexible capital and a focus on these strategies are arguably well-positioned to lead in the next phase of the credit cycle.  

Real Deals are celebrating 25 years of reporting on the Private Equity market in Europe. To celebrate their silver jubilee, they have gathered “key industry figures to share their insights into the last 25 years of private equity’s history”. Back in 1999, when Real Deals was founded, private equity in Europe was in a growth phase. On a deal front, “610 European PE-backed buyouts were recorded… with a total value of $49bn”. European PE has been on an upwards trajectory since then. Exact figures differ slightly across data records, but the three largest deals recorded this year (NetCo, Opella and Nord Anglia Education) are “jointly worth more than the entire market in 1999”. You can read more about the growth we have seen over the past 25 years in European PE here: https://lnkd.in/eNJs6PEY Reach out for a confidential conversation with one of our consultants. Infrastructure, Energy & Real Assets: Sam Crowther Private Equity & Investor Relations: Adam Twydell Investment Banking & Advisory, UK: Marik Hachemane Real Estate: Bronte Madeley Credit: Jeffrey Thomas Investment Banking & Advisory, USA: Lee Moyce Hedge Funds, USA: George Gander #londonjobs #financialservices #hiring #privateequity

Keen to speak to individuals at the Analyst 2 level for roles in the following sector areas within M&A in London: Healthcare Media Telecoms Technology Industrials & Services Email me in confidence: [email protected].

Secondary transaction volume through Q3 of 2024 hit an all-time high (circa $110bn), which almost surpassed the year end total in 2023 (circa $112bn) with Q4 still to come. Off the back of this trend, the majority of our advisory clients are looking to strengthen their teams as we head into 2025. We are looking to speak to the below candidates in London and New York: - Analysts within Secondary Advisory/M&A - Associates/Senior Associates within Secondary Advisory/Investments - VPs within Secondary Advisory/Investments If you are looking to secure a new secondary advisory position, please reach out via email [email protected] or here on Linkedin.

November continues to be busy for the team here at Metis, and we are seeing new opportunities come to fruition across a broad range of sectors, product areas and geographies. Please see a brief outline of some of the key roles we have open at the moment. Please reach out to discuss further with our consultants. #londonroles #financialservices #londonhiring

A number of news outlets are reporting on the second reduction in interest rates this year by the Bank of England. We expect the continued loosening of fiscal policy by central banks, including the Bank of England, to lubricate the deal making environment further. We expect to see revenue performance continue on a positive trajectory into 2025, with demand for strong experienced hires set to continue to increase quarter by quarter.  If you’d like to get ahead of the curve, reach out for a confidential conversation with one of our consultants. Infrastructure, Energy & Real Assets: Sam Crowther Private Equity & Investor Relations: Adam Twydell Investment Banking & Advisory, UK: Marik Hachemane Real Estate: Bronte Madeley Credit: Jeffrey Thomas Investment Banking & Advisory, USA: Lee Moyce Hedge Funds, USA: George Gander You can read more about the cut in interest rates here: https://lnkd.in/ehFYrHNv #interestrates #investmentbanking #londonjobs #financialservices

Happy Diwali 2024 to everyone! May this Diwali illuminate your life with more joy, happiness and great health. #diwali2024 #happydiwali

On Monday, the government held their flagship investment summit and brought together up to 300 industry leaders to catalyse investment in the UK. Ahead of the summit, bosses at five of the world’s biggest banks backed a push to invest in the UK. More than a dozen executives signed a letter stating they were optimistic about the future of the British economy, starting it is “time to invest in Britain”. The summit is a key milestone in the government’s growth mission and will build on the UK’s ambition to maintain the highest sustained growth in the G7. It is hopeful that this will build on the UK’s strong reputation as a global trading centre, and ensure investment is at the heart of the UK’s economic vision. After a quiet market in 2023, this demonstrates the positive outlook we have going in to 2025. To read more about the appetite for investment in the UK, please see the attached article: https://lnkd.in/eeCn7f4e #londonjobs #financialservices #financejobs #investment