Investment Banking Associate- M&A

Investment Banking Associate, M&A - Infrastructure & Energy (New York, NY) Overview

Our client is a premier global boutique investment bank with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-impact M&A advice to leading private equity firms, infrastructure funds, and strategic investors worldwide. The firm is consistently recognized for its deep sector expertise, senior‑led execution model, and strong cross‑border capabilities, particularly across infrastructure, energy, and real assets.

The New York Infrastructure & Energy team is expanding and is seeking a high‑performing M&A Associate to support continued deal momentum. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to senior bankers and clients, and the opportunity to work on complex, marquee transactions across the full M&A lifecycle.

• Execute buy‑side and sell‑side M&A transactions across infrastructure, energy, and broader real assets
• Build and review detailed financial models (LBO, DCF, transaction and valuation analyses)
• Prepare and manage core transaction materials including teasers, CIMs, management presentations, and board materials
• Coordinate due diligence processes and interact directly with private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, lenders, and advisors
• Support senior bankers in transaction structuring, negotiations, and client communications
• Mentor junior team members and manage internal execution timelines

• 2–4+ years of experience in investment banking M&A, private equity, or a comparable buy‑side/sell‑side role
• Demonstrated deal experience executing full‑cycle M&A transactions (buy‑side and/or sell‑side)
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Background in energy, infrastructure, or real assets is a plus, but sector‑agnostic M&A profiles with strong execution skills are encouraged