Industrials Investment Banking Associate

We are partnering with a leading middle market Investment Banking platform. This is an opportunity to join a seasoned, respected, growth oriented, and ambitious Industrials team in the nation. Some of the areas this team covers and or has plans to cover includes, Digital Infrastructure, Utility Services, Industrial/Business Services, Tech Services, Transportation & Logistics, Aviation, Defense Tech & GovCon, Paper & Packaging, Chemicals, Material, Construction & Engineering, Industrials Technology and Built Environment.

The Group heads are well seasoned veterans with decades of experience with other seasoned MDs sitting across some of the sub sectors mentioned above. Coming off a record break 2025, the team is looking for experienced Associates and VPs at this time.

What are people saying about this company?
• We work with niche businesses to provide a successful outcome at a higher rate
• Goal orientated professionals do the best in this environment
• Lean deal teams to own the M&A process, get direct client/MD exposure
• This is a meritocracy where the top performers get visibility and grow quickly

Title: Industrials Investment Banking – Associate (level I or level II)
Salary: $175,000k or 200k + Bonus
Location: New York, NY or Chicago, IL (On Site)

Responsibilities:
• Get deal reps to be well positioned to maybe become a sector expert in the future
• Work hand in hand with the senior and junior members of the firm
• Continuously grow market intel in the broader Industrial M&A sector
• Advise on Buy/Sell side M&A activities, structure deals , engage in the due diligence process
• Be a key point of contact the deal team
• Be an expert in Financial Models in all deal types, M&A/financing
• mentorship to junior Bankers (some peer Associates and jr. Analysts)
• Enthusiastic about the Industrial Industry sector, being an enthusiast in any sub sector will help you stand out as a candidate
• Infra/Industrial focused or Business Services focused M&A experience is a plus with a track record of closed deals, not 100% necessary but it is helpful

Requirements:
• BA/BS with a major in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field
• Anywhere between 3 yrs – 4 yrs of relevant experience, only Banking or combination of Investment Banking and Corporate Advisory, prefer to have all exp with IB firms with an emphasis on M&A deals
• Nice to have a some Industrials or generalist IB industry background
• Sell side M&A Exp is a must from buy-side & sell side
• Clear communication skills, both written/verbal
• Licenses preferred are Series 7, 79 & 63
• Open to travel as needed by clients
• In office culture
• Minimum 3 yrs of Investment Banking experience is ideal