Our client is a mid-market investment banking boutique with offices in the US and Europe. The team are currently seeking to hire a Consumer M&A Associate to support it's M&A and capital raising business in New York.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, with significant sell-side M&A deal exposure. The Associate will have the opportunity to work directly with U.S. Managing Directors and Partners.
Associates are given substantial responsibility and are highly productive in helping grow the business. The firm's culture is collegial and entrepreneurial, and teamwork is central to the team's success. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess a strong background in finance and accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and author pitch materials
- Prepare client presentations and deal documents, including but not limited to teasers, confidential information memoranda, and management presentations
- Conduct extensive financial and valuation analyses
- Build advanced financial models that help establish suitable capital structures, financial covenants, and sensitivity to key variables
- Produce comprehensive industry and company-specific research
- Develop marketing strategies, conduct buyer outreach and target approach
- Manage due diligence and provide transaction support
- Support transaction negotiations
- Participate in the recruitment, development, training, and mentoring of Analysts and junior resources
Candidate requirements:
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in investment banking required, investment banking experience within the consumer and retail sector is a plus
- Strong knowledge of M&A and capital raising with the ability to apply skills creatively to a diverse set of clients’ needs
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
