Cavendish is a UK champion for ambitious growth and investment companies. The Group is trusted by public and private companies, operating across industry sectors, to deliver expert services in equity capital markets, M&A, debt advisory and growth capital.

Cavendish has offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham and has a global reach through its membership of Oaklins. Cavendish plc is quoted on AIM.

The Graduate Programme

Over two years, you will rotate through 4 key functions in our business:

  • Corporate Finance: Transaction execution, financial modelling, preparation of marketing materials, and supporting IPOs and fundraisings.
  • M&A: Buy and sell-side mandate execution, due diligence, valuation analysis, and client engagement.
  • Sales, Corporate Broking & Trading: Gaining first-hand exposure to institutional sales, stock broking and market-making.
  • Research: Build commercial awareness by understanding how research supports client advisory and trading.

You’ll be supported by:

  • A dedicated mentor in each rotation.
  • Structured training in financial modelling, valuation, and equity markets.
  • Support to study for professional qualifications (CFA or equivalent).

What You’ll Do

  • Develop skills in financial analysis, valuation, and transaction execution.
  • Support client engagement, investor relations, and trading desk activities.
  • Build a detailed understanding of quoted and private companies, investors, and market dynamics.
  • Collaborate with teams across the firm to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Qualifications, skills and competencies required:

  • Strong academic background (Undergraduate Degree)
  • High level of data literacy and numeracy
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience with any or all of Excel, Power BI, Python, SQL preferred
  • Keen interest in capital markets

This job description is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.