Associate, Investment Banking - Industrials

Impact You’ll Make Stout is seeking an experienced Associate to join our Investment Banking group, specifically within the Industrials team. This role focuses on day‑to‑day transaction execution for middle‑market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital raising. The Associate will play a pivotal role in driving the firm’s M&A and Capital Markets advisory efforts while gaining extensive deal‑process experience by collaborating with senior bankers and serving as a critical resource in client coverage, prospecting, and engagement execution. What You’ll Do Collaborate with practice leaders and sector leaders within investment banking to secure and execute M&A transactions. Coordinate and perform business due diligence on clients and prospective opportunities. Conduct comprehensive valuation exercises for companies and business units. Prepare and deliver high‑quality presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders. Take a leadership role in all phases of the transaction process, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Attend client meetings and actively contribute to discussions. What You Bring A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or financial analysis. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications. Exceptional academic credentials from a top‑tier university. Ability to think critically and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong transaction‑process orientation and attention to detail. Highly proficient financial analysis and modeling skills. Self‑starter with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced, and demanding environment. Collaborative team player capable of working effectively within intimate deal teams. How You’ll Thrive Cultivate a positive, team‑oriented approach that fosters collaboration and shared success. Demonstrate accountability and reliability by consistently delivering high‑quality results and meeting expectations. Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work. Build meaningful relationships and leverage strong interpersonal skills to create trust and drive outcomes. Communicate effectively and respond promptly, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholders. Bring intellectual curiosity and a keen attention to detail to problem‑solving and decision‑making. Apply advanced analytical and quantitative skills to uncover insights and drive data‑informed strategies. Leverage a deep understanding of the sell‑side execution process to navigate complex transactions and achieve optimal results. Why Stout? We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. Our culture of inclusion and respect embraces diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback. We provide flexible work schedules and a discretionary time‑off policy to promote work‑life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Additional information on benefits: Compensation Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors, including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $145,000–$175,000 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Equal Employment Opportunity Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications, and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Disability Accommodation Stout is committed to providing an alternative way to express your interest in our job opportunities if a disability inhibits you from applying online. Please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to communicate that you are utilizing this accommodation to express interest in a specific open position. Reference the job code to help us process your request. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation related to a disability. All other requests regarding the status of an application or a resume will not be provided by the use of this phone number. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stout Risius Ross, LLC