Mizuho | Greenhill - Investment Banking Associate - Industrials & Diversified Industries (Chicago)

Investment Banking Associate 1

Greenhill, a part of Mizuho Americas, provides M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Greenhill's Chicago based Investment Banking group is seeking an Investment Banking Associate 1 to join their expanding team. This group has a strong focus in Industrials & Diversified Industries and primarily focuses on M&A transactions.

Greenhill Investment Banking Associates are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring and execution of mergers & acquisitions, including both buy-side, sell-side and other strategic advisory mandates for existing and prospective clients. An Associate is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry and product trends and provide input on pitch and deal materials to enhance the ultimate deliverable to our clients.

Associates are assigned to a variety of projects and are given a broad range of responsibilities, some of which include:

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry and company research and analysis
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials
• Conduct and model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for client transactions including buy-side M&A, sell-side M&A and other strategic advisory mandates
• Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market-specific analyses including building discounted cash flow, comparable companies, precedent transactions, leveraged buyout and merger combination models
• Facilitate and coordinate idea generation and solutions development with relevant groups across Mizuho | Greenhill
• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or economics and a minimum of 3 years investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A experience with a top tier Investment Bank OR an MBA concentrating on Finance or Economics
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis
• Experience in Industrials & Diversified Industries Investment Banking a strong plus
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Maturity and good judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment

The expected base salary ranges from $175K - $225k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Mizuho does not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.