Analyst, Investment Banking, BDO Capital Advisors Richmond

Job Summary

BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) is seeking a motivated Analyst to join the firm's expanding practice in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting, valuation, and modelling concepts and will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will be expected to research prospective clients and their industries, assist in the creation of pitch materials, develop financial models and draft offering memoranda.

The candidate will gain in-depth exposure to the financials and operations of companies in a wide range of industries and to the execution of investment banking transactions including mergers and acquisitions and private placements. At BCA, analysts actively participate in every phase of a client engagement. BCA has a robust pipeline of prospective and active engagements and is seeking a candidate that can make an immediate impact.

The BCA analyst program develops the skills and relationships necessary to launch a career in the field of investment banking.

• Supports the execution and the origination of M&A transactions
• Develops financial models, including DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO, comparable trading, and transaction analyses
• Analyzes companies and industries and works directly with client management teams
• Prepares pitch books, offering memoranda and management presentations
• Organizes and manages responses to inquiries from potential investors as well as coordinates other diligence activities
• Manages several projects concurrently
• Other duties as required

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• Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution, required; focus in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, preferred

• Internship in investment banking or finance-related field, preferred

• FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses, preferred (if not currently held, will be required shortly after hire)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and research tools such as S&P CapitalIQ, Fact Set, Bloomberg, and Intralinks, required

• N/A

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multitask while working independently or within a group
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of basic accounting and valuation methodologies
• Ability to travel, as necessary

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $93,000 - $97,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $105,000