Investment Banking Associate 2 Technology M&A (Elite Boutique)

Investment & Corporate Banking Associate

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking an Associate to join their Investment & Corporate Banking team in San Francisco.

Our client's Banking Division provides corporate and investment banking coverage, sponsor coverage, advisory and solutions, and loan capital markets/syndicate to a client base of leading international corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities in the US and Canada.

The Banking team supports client business activities throughout the region with an extensive range of capital markets and lending capabilities, and an integrated team of coverage, advisory, and product bankers responsible for client relationship management and strategic transaction development — executing banking and securities mandates and originating idea generation for potential acquisitions, divestitures, and investment opportunities.

Investment & Corporate Banking Associates are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of financial advisory, global capital markets, financial risk management, structured & syndicated finance, and other global products and services 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 material to enhance the ultimate deliverable.

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

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry, and company research and analysis
• Model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for client transactions, including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, acquisition finance, and syndicated loan and capital market financing
• Evaluate risk/return parameters of financing transactions
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses, and market-specific analysis
• Facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities
• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, syndicated bank financing, public/private debt & equity capital markets, and other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources
• Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics and a minimum of 3 years of corporate finance and capital markets experience with a top-tier global bank
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis
• Must have experience in the general TMT sector
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey ideas
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Advanced proficiency with FactSet, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office
• Series 79 & 63

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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

Location: New York, NY (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-time