Investment Banking Associate - Specialty Distribution & Services

Stephens • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Investment Banking Associate position at Stephens involves working within the Specialty Distribution & Services group, which focuses on providing a full range of investment banking capabilities. Associates will leverage their knowledge and experience to mentor analysts and deliver high-quality work products. The role includes executing transactions, developing financial analyses, performing valuation and pricing analyses, and creating various presentations. Associates will also coordinate business due diligence, conduct industry research, and maintain direct contact with clients. The position offers an opportunity to work in a collegial and supportive environment, contributing to the growth of middle-market companies and global organizations.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of investment banking experience, or an MBA plus at least a year of investment banking associate experience
• Quality M&A experience required; experience in the industrials, distribution, and/or services experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills
• High energy with strong interpersonal, accounting and finance skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information
• Commitment to working hard
• Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Adherence to regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, with a particular focus on accounting rules and financial valuation methodologies
• Strong client management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment

Responsibilities

• Playing a key role in the transaction execution process
• Developing and overseeing the development of detailed financial analyses and the preparation of models for various types of transactions
• Performing extensive valuation and pricing analyses
• Creating Confidential Information Memorandums, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Helping plan and execute live engagements
• Coordinating and performing business due diligence
• Performing industry research and comparable company analysis
• Training and developing analysts
• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients
• Performing other tasks as assigned by management

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as detailed on the company website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree