Associate, Office of the Founder & Co-CEO

B. Riley Securities • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity for a highly motivated early-career professional to work directly for an executive of a leading middle-market investment bank. This is not a traditional entry-level role. You will start in a predominantly administrative capacity — but with a front-row seat to the deals, relationships, and decisions moving through the office of an executive. As you grow into the business, the role will grow with you, evolving from support-oriented work into increasingly technical and substantive responsibilities. For the right person, this is an unparalleled mentorship opportunity and an accelerated path into the world of investment banking.
The role begins with a strong administrative foundation, and as you learn the business, your responsibilities will grow increasingly technical and substantive. As an AI-focused firm, proficiency with Claude and other AI tools is a core expectation of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 0–3 years of professional experience; recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of discretion and professionalism — the ability to handle sensitive information with maturity and sound judgment
• Proactive, self-starting work style; anticipates needs rather than waiting to be directed
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and pivot quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence
• Genuine curiosity about finance, capital markets, and the investment banking business
• Genuinely eager to learn — hungry for knowledge, driven to grow, and excited by the opportunity to build a career from the ground up
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform under pressure amid tight deadlines; can effectively manage competing demands with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-performance work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
• Proficiency with Claude and other AI tools required; candidates who are not yet proficient must demonstrate the ability and drive to get there fast.
• U.S. work authorization required. B. Riley will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the Founder & Co-CEO throughout the business day, capturing meeting notes and action items
• Manage and organize priorities, communications, and follow-through on outstanding items
• Draft correspondence, briefing materials, and summaries
• Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings, calls, and travel
• Conduct research and provide background preparation ahead of meetings and engagements
• Assist with special projects across the firm
• Act as a reliable, discreet, and proactive extension
• Provide strategic feedback and observations directly as you develop familiarity with the business, clients, and firm operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level