Associate

SOLIC Capital Advisors • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate will work under the direction and day-to-day oversight of a Senior Associate and/or VP to support the firm's Financial Advisory, Investment Banking, and Restructuring services to its clients. Our ideal candidate will bring financial modeling skills, a strong accounting foundation, ability to build cash flow models, be professionally and intellectually curious, possess strong “horsepower” and rigor and initiative, the ability to thrive under high expectations, and a willingness to step into both IB and restructuring work. This position will be based in our Chicago company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years restructuring, investment banking, credit-related or principal investing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong working knowledge of CapIQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg, Octus and related tools.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, including financial modeling experience and skills to: build dynamic 3-statement projections models evaluate a company’s credit worthiness in terms of leverage / coverage / liquidity calculate implied MOIC / IRR values across the capital structure for various transaction alternatives over time
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Flexible to work extended hours as needed, dependent upon assigned engagements.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Perform industry and client research using internet searches, database subscriptions, and research reports.
• Assist in compiling, editing, and proofing client presentations.
• Set up and manage electronic data rooms.
• Assist in drafting and editing Confidential Information Memorandums and teasers.
• Participate in client due diligence meetings and buyer/investor presentations as requested.
• Research prospective buyers / investors for investment banking engagements and track all solicitation processes in Deal Cloud.
• Build and Develop valuation analyses and integrated financial models: Discount cash flow with CapM cost of capital Transaction comparables Public trading comparables Liquidation analysis Long range financial forecast Mergers Leverage Buyouts/Recapitalization
• Restructuring and Bankruptcy Related: Assists in development of 13/26-weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Supports preparation of bankruptcy related schedules and analyses.
• Provide support as needed across all facets in bankruptcy cases.

Benefits

• Gordon Brothers offers a very competitive total compensation package, including base salary and bonus plan, health insurance, dental benefits, a generous 401(k) match, time off benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees