Investment Banking Associate II - Environmental Services

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The   Investment Banking Associate I I p erforms a wide range of complex analytical and high-level support functions.
With limited supervision,   applies analytical skills   to provide consistent data and reporting support for Corporate & Inves t ment Banking teams and deal teams.
Produce high quality analysis and presentation materials.

A Senior Associate will begin to play a leadership role in the evolution and development of the groups pitch materials and modeling and analytical work as well as running the transaction execution process including the creation of financial models and other materials    A Senior Associate may also p rovide management and oversight of Analyst pool to ensure the production of a   high quality   work product.

Please see below for specific responsibilities and requirements for this role .

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.

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

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

+ Complete basic 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; MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification (e.g., CFA) preferred but not   required .

+ 5-7 years of total relevant investment banking M&A experience , including prior Associate-level responsibilities; internal promotion candidates typically have 5-7 total years' experience. Ideally this experience includes Environmental Services.

+ Proven project leadership across multiple concurrent transactions with tight deadlines; ability to manage across senior bankers and external advisors.

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

+ Advanced   proficiency   in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

+ Expertise   in reviewing complex financial models and   valuation   work product; ability to translate analytical and credit findings into actionable recommendations.

+ Strong client-facing communication skills; capable of leading portions of meetings, managing expectations, and delivering concise updates.

+ Deep familiarity with legal documentation, diligence scopes, and transaction processes; adept at navigating issues and driving resolution.

+ Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to   quality;
sets standards for accuracy, consistency, and presentation.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor junior talent and to foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

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

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

+ Execution Leadership:
Anticipate   roadblocks, manage critical paths, and ensure on-time, on-quality delivery across complex engagements.

+ Client Impact:
Elevate client dialogue with insights on valuation, credit, process strategy, and market dynamics.

+ Commercial Acumen:
Support origination with idea generation   and by…