Investment Banking Associate M&A Media (Elite-Boutique)

About the role

Our client, an elite investment banking boutique, is a leading firm with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring, liability management, capital markets, and growth capital. Since its founding in June 2015, our client has advised on over $850 billion in transactions across various industries. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford, this elite boutique investment bank has established a strong presence in key financial centers.

The M&A Group works across industry sectors with a primary focus on M&A transactions. The team is directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side, sell-side, and other strategic advisory mandates for both existing and prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A advisory activities across the business services sector throughout all phases of the deal lifecycle
• Serve as a senior leader on transaction teams, overseeing the integrity of valuation analyses and financial models developed with Analysts and Associates
• Actively lead drafting sessions, due diligence meetings, and conversations with clients and counterparties
• Manage client communications and relationships in partnership with senior bankers
• Identify data trends and articulate their impact to internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee and mentor Analysts and Associates on active transactions
• Lead the development of pitch materials and descriptive memoranda
• Balance delegation with collaboration to maximize junior banker development
• Lead by example through delivering accurate, thoughtful work product
• Actively participate in new business development efforts and client presentations
• Contribute to junior banker training programs and firm-wide initiatives
• Engage in marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts
• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry, and company research and analysis
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and comparable/relative value analyses, including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, LBO, and merger combination models
• Conduct and evaluate a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for buy-side, sell-side, and other strategic advisory mandates
• Facilitate idea generation and solutions development across groups firmwide
• Develop and prepare client presentations and materials with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Assist in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of M&A transactions
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A experience with a top-tier investment bank, OR an MBA concentrating in Finance with current Associate (or equivalent) standing at a top-tier investment bank
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis
• M&A investment banking experience a strong plus
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Maturity and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently while remaining an effective team contributor
• Proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office
• Series 79 & 63 required
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Pay

• Base salary range: $175K–$225K, based on relevant skills, training, experience, and education
• Discretionary performance-based bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off

Schedule

Office: New York City; Work Model: On-site/In-office