Associate, Corporate Finance M&A

ING•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an associate with 3-6 years of M&A experience at a reputable investment bank or boutique. The Corporate Finance M&A role offers a mix of hands-on transaction experience across industries and deal size ranges, with the majority having a cross-border aspect. You will work with other team members globally in the analysis, financial modeling, negotiation, sourcing, and managing of M&A and advisory transactions on behalf on ING’s clients, both financial sponsors and corporates.

Requirements

Associates have 3 to 6 years of working experience within M&A at a reputable investment bank or boutique.
Suitable candidates have demonstrable hands-on experience in M&A on a daily basis, have a high energy level, strong commercial drive, attention to detail, ability to work time-efficiently within a team setting and are able to represent the team well, both internally and externally.
You have a thorough interest in M&A and strong know-how of M&A and advisory processes
As an Associate, you are expected to be proficient in valuation and financial modeling, with a strong ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, compelling manner.
You take initiative, ask questions when necessary and communicate pro-actively
You show perseverance, creativity and high attention to detail
You are willing to go above and beyond for the sake of the team and client’s objectives
You work efficiently as part of a team as well as individually
You possess strong communication skills
You have the ambition to mentor and train more junior team members
You have, or are expected to obtain in short order, Series 7 or 79, and 63 registrations

Responsibilities

Working within the Corporate Finance M&A team in New York with a focus on originating and executing M&A deals, strategic advisory assignments and capital raising transactions
You assist in the origination of new business opportunities by preparing and delivering client presentations, conducting sector and company research and tracking, as well as preparing briefing packages for both internal and external use
You support the execution efforts on transactions and assist the team in ensuring timely and successful closings, working directly with senior team members
You are responsible for preparing compelling pitches and presentations and creating comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses
You act as a point of learning for Analysts and pro-actively monitor quality and accuracy of their output
You represent ING professionally at site visits, management presentations and client meetings and start to build relationships with market counterparties and peers
You actively participate in client meetings and build your business insight and interpersonal skills
You contribute to revenue targets and assist in meeting the global budget
You respond to information requests from the Global Corporate Finance platform related to companies and businesses located in North America
You liaise closely with colleagues in other CM&A departments to deliver integrated solutions to ING’s clients
You maintain close ties with the relevant product and sector teams within ING, including Sector Coverage, Acquisition Finance, Corporate Investments, Loan Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and Sustainable Finance teams