Director; Investment Banker

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Support the origination of investment banking transaction mandates for middle market and emerging growth clients such as buy and sell-side M&A, inclusive of cross-border transactions, as well as capital markets processes, including debt and equity offerings.
• Oversee analysts and associates on client coverage, origination and transaction execution teams.
• Draft and negotiate engagement letters, confidentiality agreements and other documents related to investment banking transactions.
• Attend and oversee client meetings with prospective buyers in sell-side M&A processes.
• Assist in the preparation of fairness opinions, including providing industry expertise and guidance on the selection of appropriate comparable companies and comparable acquisitions.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing materials and registration documents for capital markets transactions, including providing final approval of these materials for the bank.
• Review financial models and lead due diligence sessions.
• Remote work may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or related.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related Finance occupation.
• Must include 7 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Executing investment banking transactions and processing in a global firm environment across both M&A and capital markets products;
  • Preparing financial analysis and valuation including LBO modeling, discounted cash flow analysis, accretion and dilution, IPO pro forma modeling, comparative company and precedent transaction analysis, and sum of parts valuation using financial modeling best practices;
  • Reviewing financial, commercial, legal, taxation due diligence findings and incorporating these into valuation analysis and company positioning materials;
  • Preparing marketing and deal origination materials with updates on the macroeconomic environment, equity and debt markets and M&A landscape;
  • Researching, peer benchmarking and developing strategic ideas including bolt-on acquisitions, mergers and capital raise;
  • Preparing materials including board materials, CIMs, company teasers and management presentations; and,
  • Reviewing and providing input into transaction documentation including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, loan agreements and offer memorandums.
• 15% domestic travel required, as necessary.
• The employer will accept 2 years of Finance experience in lieu of a degree in a stated field.

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)

Pay Range

$350,000.00 - $350,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.