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Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC (EYCA) offers investment banking services with access to a global network of EY mergers & acquisitions, debt capital markets and equity capital markets professionals. The global EY network offers a comprehensive suite of services, and EY firms consistently rank among the leading financial services firms based on the number of completed transactions globally.
As an M&A Investment Banking Associate you’ll provide clients with objective advice on M&A transactions and corporate financing alternatives through highly focused industry teams with world class, global execution capabilities. You’ll be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.
The opportunity
You’ll be working in a team environment with highly experienced investment banking and corporate finance professionals on a variety of projects across a range of sectors. Our team works to understand the client’s business profit drivers and trends, as well as challenge assumptions of future performance and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters.
Your key responsibilities
As an Associate in the M&A Investment Banking practice, you will be a vital member of the team managing and executing corporate finance engagements. You’ll be focused on analyzing financial data and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business, discussing business performance and forecast assumptions with senior team management, and helping to write reports that set out our findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction. You will also help develop team members ensuring their career development.
Skills and attributes for success
Advise companies regarding M&A and corporate finance alternatives.
Work with, supervise, coach and mentor analysts to prepare compelling pitch books, descriptive memoranda and related materials for M&A and capital raising mandates.
Identify prospective investors and buyers for M&A and capital raising mandates.
Perform extensive financial analysis, valuation analysis and pro forma financial modeling.
Identify key issues and potential areas of valuation and transaction risk within engagements.
Perform In-depth sector market and company-specific research.
To qualify for the role you must have
A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of investment banking experience.
Existing Series 7 and/or 79 plus Series 63 securities licenses (in good standing).
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Strong working knowledge of Excel to develop financial models, knowledge of pivot tables and using excel for in-depth modeling.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.
Willingness and ability to travel as necessary at short notice.
Ideally, you’ll also have
A proven record of excellence in investment banking specific to mergers, acquisitions and capital markets.
Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
Prior Consumer Products industry experience within Investment Banking
Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
What we look for
We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them – often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $125,000 to $185,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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