Investment Banking Associate

A leading middle-market investment bank is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its growing team. The firm advises founder-owned and privately held businesses on mergers & acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic advisory assignments across Healthcare, Technology, Industrials, Consumer, and Business Services.This is an opportunity to work on high-impact transactions in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with significant exposure to senior bankers, clients, and live deal execution. Associates play a critical role throughout the transaction process and are given substantial responsibility from day one.ResponsibilitiesExecute sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, and capital raising transactionsDevelop financial models, valuation analyses, and marketing materialsConduct industry and company researchManage due diligence processes and client deliverablesCoordinate with clients, buyers, investors, legal counsel, and other advisorsMentor analysts and support junior team developmentParticipate in client meetings and business development initiativesQualifications3+ years of investment banking experienceStrong financial modeling and valuation skillsExperience executing M&A transactions from start to finishExcellent communication and client-facing abilitiesDemonstrated attention to detail and project management skillsBachelor's degree with a strong academic recordWhy JoinStrong deal flow and active transaction environmentDirect exposure to senior leadership and clientsMeaningful responsibility and accelerated career developmentCollaborative culture with a mentorship-oriented teamOpportunity to work across multiple high-growth industry sectorsLocations: Los Angeles, CA or Austin, TX