Associate, Corporate Finance M&A

ING • New York, NY

203d • $140,000 - $200,000 • 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

• 3 to 6 years of working experience within M&A at a reputable investment bank or boutique
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in M&A on a daily basis
• High energy level, strong commercial drive, attention to detail, ability to work time-efficiently within a team setting
• Proficient in valuation and financial modeling
• Strong ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, compelling manner
• Initiative, ask questions when necessary and communicate pro-actively
• Perseverance, creativity and high attention to detail
• Willingness to go above and beyond for the sake of the team and client's objectives
• Strong communication skills
• Ambition to mentor and train more junior team members
• Possess or expected to obtain 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
• 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
• Support the execution efforts on transactions and assist the team in ensuring timely and successful closings, working directly with senior team members
• Responsible for preparing compelling pitches and presentations and creating comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses
• Act as a point of learning for Analysts and pro-actively monitor quality and accuracy of their output
• Represent ING professionally at site visits, management presentations and client meetings and start to build relationships with market counterparties and peers
• Actively participate in client meetings and build your business insight and interpersonal skills
• Contribute to revenue targets and assist in meeting the global budget
• Respond to information requests from the Global Corporate Finance platform related to companies and businesses located in North America
• Liaise closely with colleagues in other CM&A departments to deliver integrated solutions to ING's clients
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous 401k savings plan
• Competitive PTO
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services
• Student debt assistance
• Subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees