Finance & Banking Associate, Financial Consultant

Associate

IL - Chicago

Due to BGL's significant level of activity, we expect Associates to assume an integral role in transaction execution and client interaction, as well as participation in marketing efforts and identifying prospective clients. Associates' primary responsibilities include overseeing the preparation of financial analyses, conducting due diligence, developing offering memoranda and presentation materials, and participating in the structuring and execution of a wide variety of transactions.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years investment banking experience, strong analytical aptitude and presentation skills, exceptional transaction execution capabilities, a high level of professional motivation, and superior academic achievements.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting industry research
• Actively participating in new business development
• Performing financial analyses and valuations
• Supporting senior bankers in transaction execution and client management
• Cultivating analyst development
• Identifying potential buyers or acquisition targets

Successful candidates possess the following characteristics:

• MBA from a top-tier business school
• Outstanding academic record
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong accounting and financial modeling knowledge and experience
• Exceptional leadership skills and proven team player