FIG Investment Banking Associate
Smith Arnold Partners
A leading national middle-market, full-service Investment Bank is continuing to grow its Investment Banking platform in New York City, the northeast and across the nation. The firm advises public, private and sponsor-backed companies across M&A, Capital Markets and similar transactions.
The platform has established coverage across several major industries, including Industrials, Consumer, Healthcare, Technology and FIG. Bankers also benefit from access to broader capabilities across Capital Markets including Equity Capital Markets/Debt Capital Markets.
The firm continues to invest in its Investment Banking business and provides Associates with significant transaction exposure, direct access to senior bankers and the opportunity to build long-term niche sector expertise.
What People Are Saying About the Company:
“Strong middle-market platform with continued investment and growth across the FIG space and adjacent industries”
“A unique opportunity to work across M&A mandated and broader Capital Markets transactions across the middle market which is rare”
“Our Lean teams provide direct senior exposure and early sector expertise/coverage efforts”
Title: FIG Investment Banking – Associate
Salary: $175,000 + Bonus
Location: New York, NY
Day to Day – Responsibilities
• Execute and support M&A and strategic advisory transactions from pitch through closing
• Build financial models, valuation analyses and transaction materials
• Prepare client presentations, pitch books, marketing materials and other transaction-related materials
• Work directly with senior bankers on live transactions and new business opportunities
• Gain exposure across industries including Industrials, Consumer, Healthcare, Technology and Financial Institutions (Insurance, Banks, Specialty Finance)
• Partner with other areas of the firm including ECM/DCM
• Conduct company, industry and market research
• Participate in due diligence and coordinate with clients, sponsors and other transaction advisors
• Support senior bankers in business development and client origination
• Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously
• Take increasing ownership over transaction execution and client-facing responsibilities
Associate : Role Requirements
• BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field, MBA is a plus but not a requirement
• 3-5 years of relevant Investment Banking experience, Strong M&A, Corporate Finance and/or Capital Markets experience, all relevant experience will be considered
• Experience within a recognized industry coverage group preferred, coming from a deep M&A heavy shop is ideal
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and financial statement analysis skills
• Experience working on live M&A transactions strongly preferred
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior bankers and clients
• Strong attention to detail and professional judgment
• Self-starter who works well within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career within Investment Banking
Application
Your Recruiter
Ridoy Rahman
VP Investment Banking M&A Recruiter