Experienced Associate, Transaction Opinions & Board Advisory

Lincoln International•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com . At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts . Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in-office collaboration. Our employees work in-office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Duties & Responsibilities: Lincoln International is seeking an Associate to join our rapidly growing Transaction Opinions & Board Advisory team within our Valuations & Opinions Group (VOG). Successful candidates will have strong technical and interpersonal abilities, want to develop their professional and personal skills and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading transaction opinions practice in a fast-paced, growth environment. The Transaction Opinions Associate role provides an excellent opportunity to gain transactional experience and build on your existing technical finance skills through a mix of engagements for public and private companies as well as leading private equity firms in connection with M&A, restructuring, recapitalization, and spin-off transactions as well as board or special committee advisory situations where we are delivering advisory services, including fairness and solvency opinions or valuations. Responsibilities at Lincoln International are often more entrepreneurial than at other firms providing self-motivated individuals with many opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform. Successful Associates are assertive, motivated self-starters with the desire and potential to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Associates are critical deal team members and hold primary responsibility for execution-related workstreams, including information review, construction of complex financial models, drafting and review of board-level presentations, and primary review of analyst workstreams.

Requirements

Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)
Advanced financial modeling and Microsoft Excel skills
Strong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
Effective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work products
Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
Three to five years of professional experience in the financial services industry, such as investment banking or valuations is strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics from top tier institution; strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)

Nice To Haves

Active CPA and/or minimum of CFA Level I is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Preparing, completing, and reviewing financial models and sophisticated valuation and financial analyses in support of fairness and solvency opinions, including discounted cash flow analyses, market-based comparable company and precedent transaction analyses, and three-statement modeling
Having primary ownership for the development and review of board-level presentations and reports
Coordinating engagement execution and timelines, at the instruction of senior deal team members, and providing oversight to analysts
Reviewing information and tracking open items across active engagements, preparing diligence agendas to support diligence processes and inform in-process valuations and analyses
Coordinating with clients and, at times, leading diligence efforts or information gathering processes
Preparing marketing materials for meetings with potential or existing clients and supporting the senior members of the Transaction Opinions & Board Advisory team