Investment Banking Associate - Distressed M&A
About The Position
SC&H Capital is currently recruiting for a top notch Investment Banking Associate to join our growing practice in our Chicago office. SC&H Capital is a middle market focused Investment Bank delivering M&A advisory services to businesses throughout their entire lifecycle, provided by professionals who are experts in buying, growing and selling businesses. Our professionals focus on consistently providing insightful and timely advice and delivering effective outcomes everyday- not just on the day they sell. This position will primarily focused on distressed businesses within the sell-side M&A space. This often involves more time sensitive/shorter notice projects than does traditional M&A work. Please note : This position requires 4 days a week in person in our Chicago location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- Undergrad GPA of at least 3.5
- Ideally 3+ years direct experience in investment banking, or potentially one or more of the following areas with exposure to M&A: public accounting, valuation, or finance
- Excellent financial and quantitative skills
- Strong knowledge in financial accounting, including an understanding of a balance sheet and income statement and general accounting principles
- Advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to develop integrated, dynamic three-statement financial models
- Understanding of valuation principles and finance concepts, including the ability to complete a DCF model using present value techniques
- Excellent project management, verbal communication and business writing skills
- Sharp attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, often with quick turnaround times
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and oversight for analytical support, including research, financial statement analysis and financial modeling
- Write and design effective communication pieces for client engagements including confidential information memorandums and pitch materials
- Provide direction and oversight in the design, development and maintenance of data sets and analytic models
- Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and/or other guidance relevant to the client engagements
- Prepare marketing materials for prospective client meetings
- Interact with clients as a key member of an engagement team
- Display teamwork, integrity, leadership and initiative
Benefits
- Real equity ownership for every colleague with at least 1 year of service
- Comprehensive health plan with multiple options
- At least 4 weeks of paid time off
- 8 firm-paid holidays
- 401k with employer match
- Annual firm trip for you and a guest to an all-inclusive tropical location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
