Experienced Associate - Consumer & Retail Advisory

Experienced Associate – Consumer & Retail Advisory Region Americas Location New York Group Investment Banking Consumer & Retail Overview: The Consumer Retail team advises some of the most influential and interesting companies in the world across food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage, beauty & personal care, household products, restaurants, grocers, and specialty retail – global brands you likely interact with daily . Clients include companies from the largest global conglomerates to small, high growth, direct to consumer companies and leading financial sponsors, which enables team members to work on a wide variety of transactions (buysides, sellsides, structured transactions, equity raises, debt financing , restructuring, etc.). POSITION: Evercore seeks to hire an Experienced Associate for our Consumer Retail Team located in New York, NY. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Evercore’s differentiated approach to advisory provides Associates with the ability to work closely with senior bankers on industry-transforming, multi-billion dollar transactions around the world. The small transaction team structure creates a strong platform for Associates to learn investment banking and assume high levels of responsibility at early stages of their careers. As part of the team, the Associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of strategic advisory assignments including: sellside and buyside M&A engagements; activism and raid defense; divestitures and spin-off engagements; equity and equity-linked capital-raising; special committee engagements; debt and restructuring advisory and, more broadly, evaluation of strategic alternatives. Work in a deal team on a variety of strategic advisory assignments including sell-side and buy-side M&A engagements, activism and raid defense, divestitures and spin-off engagements, equity and equity-linked capital-raising, special committee engagements, debt and restructuring advisory and, more broadly, evaluation of strategic alternatives Managing analysts and assisting senior bankers across different project scenarios (live deal, new business development efforts, capital market update etc.) Maintain regular and frequent dialogue with consumer staples clients, other investment banks, law firms, consulting companies and data room providers to keep the process on track in a live deal situation Overseeing financial and valuation analysis including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), precedent transactions, public trading comparable, accretion / dilution, pro forma financial statement and leveraged buyout (LBO) analyses Conducting food, beverage, household and personal care industry and competitive analysis along with analyzing capital markets trends to keep the clients and senior bankers informed on recent developments. Utilize consumer staples market data applications such as Euromonitor and AC Nielsen to analyze market share, pricing and brand trends. Management and execution of live deal situations, due diligence and resolving complex financial and accounting issues Perform due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of live transactions Drafting client presentation materials such management presentations, information memorandum, pitch books for consumer staples clients Prepare internal committee review materials for equity offerings SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a strong interest in investment banking with solid quantitative and analytical skills, as well as the ability to think broadly about a range of strategic issues confronting the firm’s clients. Knowledge of accounting, finance, valuation and business strategy is a must. Responsibilities for an Associate include interfacing with clients to resolve complex financial and strategic issues, managing and executing live deal situations, facilitating due diligence, drafting client presentation materials, assisting with new business development, executing and overseeing financial and valuation analysis and managing Analysts. 2024 or 2025 Associate promote or MBA grad 2+ years of relevant experience in Investment Banking Coverage or M&A strongly preferred Excellent grasp of corporate finance, valuation, and financial accounting Superior analytical skills and demonstrated excellence in academic coursework Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work well in teams and articulate ideas Strong communications skills, both written and oral Enthusiastic, outgoing, and achievement-oriented character Expected Base Salary Range: $200,000-$225,000 In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services Family-building and family-support benefits Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment :Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (referred to as “protected status”), in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evercore Inc.