Associate, Capital Markets

Stout•Los Angeles, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Stout is seeking an experienced Associate to join our Investment Banking group, specifically within the Capital Markets team. Associates support the day-to-day execution of middle-market capital raising and special situation transactions. This role offers exposure to high-profile, primarily non-investment grade transactions across multiple industries, with opportunities to strengthen credit, execution, and client-facing skills. The position will focus on capital raising and placement across the full capital structure, with an emphasis on secured and unsecured debt. Qualified candidates will have a successful private placement track record and the ability to explain both debt- and equity-oriented transactions. Associates at Stout gain meaningful client exposure and continue to build technical skills while working closely with experienced Stout professionals.

Requirements

2 to 6 years of experience in leveraged finance, commercial or corporate credit, or another capital raising role
Experience working across the credit lifecycle
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Math, Economics, or a related field
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint
Beginner or intermediate knowledge of SAS, SQL, Python, R, or Tableau
Strong communication skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Prior leveraged finance or high yield experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination and production of various investment banking projects and tasks, including:
Underwrite, structure, and place live transactions using strong credit expertise
Lead credit analysis and due diligence
Prepare and deliver presentation materials
Work with practice leaders across the firm and sector leaders within investment banking to win and execute capital raising transactions
Attend client meetings
Play a leadership role across all aspects of the transaction process