MBA, Investment Banking Associate - 2027

About the Role

KippsDeSanto & Co. (“KDC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital One, is seeking a MBA full-time Associate to join its mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) advisory practice within the Aerospace, Defense, Government and Technology sectors. KDC is focused on providing comprehensive investment banking services to top-quality clients within their sectors of expertise. Our Associates perform critical functions throughout the entire transaction process, from helping to prepare clients for market, engaging with potential buyers, and facilitating due diligence to ultimately closing the deal. The position offers substantial opportunities to gain financial and technical expertise, professional development, and upward mobility, while taking on a substantial amount of responsibility in transaction execution, client management, and new business development.

Investment Banking Development Program

We have designed a 2-year investment banking development program to help you launch a challenging, accelerated and rewarding career within Capital Markets at Capital One. The program awards you a full-time Associate position on the KippsDeSanto, Co. team and offers substantial opportunity for professional development and upward mobility. You’ll receive hands-on, technical and market-oriented training and be exposed to leaders throughout the broader team that will help you build a strong foundation for your career in investment banking. You’ll also receive guidance along the way to help foster your ongoing career development and transition from college into the full-time workplace, helping you build the confidence, skills, and experience to accelerate your career. Challenging team and individual projects, constant client interaction, broad product exposure, along with an immersion into multiple areas of Capital Markets and the Commercial Bank will help you grow your competencies and allow you to establish yourself as a leader in the organization and the broader financial services industry. We value collaboration and innovation. Within the KippsDeSanto, Co. team, you’ll find energized, positive people rolling up their sleeves to deliver value-added solutions, products and services for our clients.

Program Details

• Full-time new hires will start in a two-year program commencing in July 2027
• Participation requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location
• The location for the duration of this program will be in McLean, Virginia

Responsibilities

• Create client marketing presentations, memoranda, and other materials
• Develop an in depth understanding of investment banking products and services
• Conduct industry and market research
• Prepare and analyze historical and projected financial performance
• Assist in the preparation of valuation models
• Assisting in the development and continued cultivation of client, prospect client, and professional advisor relationships
• Assisting in the management and mentoring of Analysts

Basic Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a 2-year MBA with an expectation that your degree will be obtained by July 2027 or earlier
• At least 1 year of Corporate & Investment Banking, Consulting, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial modeling experience, including DCF and LBO valuations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Knowledge of general accounting and finance principles
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for excellence
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Pay

McLean, VA: $175,000 - $175,000 for MBA Investment Banking Full-Time Associate. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).