Associate, Industrials M&A

Job Description

About the Role

Ledgend Group is conducting a search on behalf of a leading global M&A advisory firm, part of a major international bank, for an Investment Banking Associate (Associate 1 or Associate 2) to join its Industrials group in New York. The team advises corporate and financial sponsor clients on sell-side and buy-side M&A across capital goods, environmental services, industrial technology and multi-industry sectors.

Responsibilities

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• Execute sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions from pitch through close
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• Build and maintain financial models, including operating models, DCF, LBO, merger and accretion/dilution analyses
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• Prepare CIMs, management presentations, pitch books and board materials
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• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, counterparties and advisors
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• Supervise and develop analysts on deal teams
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• Support senior bankers on business development and client coverage
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of investment banking, corporate finance or M&A experience at a top-tier firm, or an MBA with post-MBA investment banking experience
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• Industrials investment banking experience strongly preferred
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• Strong financial modeling, valuation and accounting skills
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
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• FINRA Series 79 and 63 preferred
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Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.