Investment Banking Associate - Defense & Government Services; McLean, VA

Job Description Summary

Play an integral role in the department's activities with a high level of responsibility as a member of a specific industry-focused team. Responsibilities include formulating new business proposals, developing company forecasts and valuations, evaluating merger and acquisition scenarios and preparing documents related to the public issuance of stock.

• Make authoritative recommendations that have a significant impact on the business over the short and long term. Recommendations could be technical or professional in nature.
• Undertake strategic and tactical financial analysis, modeling, and evaluation to support business leaders in their decision-making.
• Develop and write materials that are highly visible, such as sensitive press releases or speeches to critical audiences.
• Develop a plan and follow up to manage net present value (NPV) analysis on candidates (product pipeline). Perform business case development, financial modeling, and accounting and valuation analyses, incorporating probability, time, cost, budget impacts, and returns, to allow for optimal strategic and investment decision-making. Support to prioritize and close key deals of strategic and/or financial significance for the company.

• Determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
• Develop financial and economic models for financial planning or monitoring purposes.
• Estimate and manage the effort and finances to complete the work within budget.
• Understand numerical concepts and use them to carry out mathematical operations e.g. in order to analyze reports.

Bachelor’s:
Business Administration, Bachelor’s:
Finance, Bachelor’s (Required)

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

None specified

Resident

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave);

and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people‑first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.