Investment Banking Associate / Vice President - Aero, Defense & Government: Overview

Investment Banking Associate – Aerospace, Defense & Government (AD&G)Location: Charlotte, NCBusiness Unit: Investment Banking – Global Industrials / Aerospace, Defense & Government (AD&G)Position OverviewJefferies is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its Aerospace, Defense & Government (AD&G) team in Charlotte. The Associate will play a critical role in executing M&A, strategic advisory, equity and debt financing transactions for domestic and international clients across the aerospace, defense, government services, and related industrial sectors. The role offers significant client exposure and direct interaction with senior bankers and executive management teams.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, capital raises, and strategic advisory assignments.Build and review sophisticated financial models, including:Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)Comparable Company AnalysisPrecedent Transaction AnalysisLeveraged Buyout (LBO) AnalysisMerger and Accretion/Dilution ModelsPerform valuation, financing, and strategic analyses in support of client transactions.Prepare client presentations, pitch materials, confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, offering memoranda, and other transaction-related documentation.Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research focused on the Aerospace, Defense & Government sector.Participate in due diligence processes and coordinate workstreams among internal and external stakeholders.Manage analysts and oversee work product to ensure quality and accuracy.Develop and maintain client relationships through transaction execution and business development efforts.Work closely with product partners across equity capital markets, debt capital markets, leveraged finance, restructuring, and sector coverage teams.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.3+ years of investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, related experience or advanced degree.Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.Experience executing M&A and/or capital markets transactions.Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.PreferredPrior Aerospace, Defense, Government Services, Industrials, or related sector experience.FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain promptly upon hire).MBA or advanced finance-related credentials#LI-DNISalary Range: $175,000 - $225,000Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-21