Corporate Finance Associate

Rabobank • New York, NY

6d • $115,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rabobank’s Corporate Finance Associate works on M&A deal origination and execution for clients in the food and agriculture industries globally, with a focus on the Americas and cross-border transactions. The role provides analytical, transaction, and marketing support to the Corporate Finance group and client project teams, assisting Analysts, Vice Presidents, Managing Directors, and other senior bankers with transaction execution and new-business development. Work includes industry analysis, company profiles, information memorandums, presentations, financial modeling, and valuation analysis, including M&A and leveraged buyout modeling.

The Associate contributes to transaction execution from sourcing through closing, supports origination and pitch development, and manages day-to-day information flow with clients and third parties. The role also leads analytical and technical project work, coordinates client information flow, maintains quality control over project tasks and deliverables, and directs, teaches, and coaches analysts.

Rabobank offers a flexible hybrid working model, typically split between two to three remote days and the remaining days onsite. The position is based in the United States and requires authorization to work in the country without employer visa sponsorship. The target hiring range is $115,000–$175,000, subject to the company’s compensation policies and possible adjustment based on work location.

Requirements

• Three years of investment banking experience as an Analyst.
• Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Participate in origination and execution of Corporate Finance transactions, including idea generation.
• Build financial models and perform valuation analyses using discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, merger models, trading comparables, and transaction comparables.
• Prepare marketing and execution presentations for client meetings, including acquisition strategies, ideas, and sell-side alternatives.
• Participate in all stages of transaction execution, from deal sourcing to deal closing.
• Lead preparation of pitching materials, financial analyses, modeling, and valuation work.
• Support senior bankers in developing strategic and corporate finance ideas that lead to pitches.
• Manage day-to-day information flow with clients and third parties during transaction execution and origination pitches.
• Analyze industry participants, potential acquirers’ or competitors’ financial capacity, transaction and trading comparables, and current market valuation trends.
• Organize and analyze due diligence information and prepare information for potential acquirers reviewing transactions.
• Supervise and train analysts, direct their work, and teach and coach junior team members; take responsibility for work performed.
• Actively execute M&A mandates, maintain quality control of project tasks and client deliverables, and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead analytical and technical aspects of project execution and coordinate project-related information flow with clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan coverage effective on the date of hire, with multiple plan options and provider networks.
• 401(k) plan participation beginning on the date of hire.
• For US employees, a 401(k) match of 50% of the first 6% contributed.
• Additional 3% Safe Harbor contribution to eligible pay and up to 3% in annual discretionary profit-sharing contributions.
• Paid time off for full-time employees: up to 20 vacation days, 5 additional days off, 7 sick days, and 11 US holidays annually, subject to company accrual and carryover policies.
• Community-giving time and financial support through Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands, and Gift Matching programs.
• Flexible hybrid working model, typically two to three days remote and the remaining days onsite.
• Parental leave and possible discretionary bonuses are mentioned among benefits for full-time regular positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed