Investment Banking Associate I or II

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The   Investment Banking Associate I   p erforms a wide range of complex analytical and high-level support functions. With limited supervision, apply analytical skills to provide consistent data and reporting support for   Corporate & Investment Banking   teams and deal teams .
Produce high quality analysis and presentation materials. Provide management and oversight of Analyst   pool   to ensure the production of a   high quality   work product.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Build and understand complex financial models.

+ Perform complex financial analysis with minimal oversight.

+ Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel,   Word   and other relevant software programs.

+ Complete research and   maintain   information databases as   required .

+ Work well as part of a team in a high stress environment   and under tight deadlines

+ Develop good working relationships with peers and senior   bankers in the Corporate & Investment Bank   and the rest of the organization.

+ Manage priorities while working on   a number of   high priority opportunities simultaneously.

+ Complete credit and corporate finance overview and analysis independently.

+ Serve as support to the Managing Directors and be capable of making internal and   external  presentations   to support the efforts of the Managing Directors on the team.

+ Interact with all important constituencies   in the course of   executing and closing loan transactions.

+ Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements across all work streams.

+ Other Duties:
Performing other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team's and the company's mission.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or   a related   field.

+ 3-5 years of experience in Investment Banking M&A.

+ MBA   typical   but not   required   based on prior experience.

+ Proven   track record   of contributing to the origination and closing of complex financial transactions as part of a team.

+ Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within company policy).

+ Strong   proficiency   in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

+ Advanced analytical and quantitative skills; ability to build/review complex financial models and interpret results.

+ Strong credit underwriting skills and sound corporate finance judgment.

+ Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and oral) with client-ready executive presence.

+ Project management capability: prioritize competing deliverables, manage work plans, and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.

+ Developing   expertise   in one or more industries; familiarity with market trends and key drivers.

+ High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities; ability to work independently and collaboratively within deal teams.

+ Familiarity with financial databases and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).

+ Please refer to the "Skills for Success" section to learn how to stand out as an applicant.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

+ Workstream Leadership:
Plan, sequence, and drive work streams to on-time, high-quality outcomes.

+ Quality Control:
Establish   rigorous review checkpoints to reduce errors and rework across models and materials.

+ Sector Insight:
Build differentiated points of view on industry trends to support origination and client dialogue.

+ Team Development:
Coach Analysts through feedback, templates, and modeling/presentation best practices.

+ Risk & Compliance Mindset:
Anticipate   and surface issues early; adhere to policies, procedures, and information barriers.

DOING THE RIGHT THING:
Our employees take pride in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues as well as being accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures that protect all our…