Investment Banking Associate - Biotech/Life Sciences - Corporate & Investment banking - New York, New York, United States
About The Position
The Healthcare Investment Banking team is responsible for the origination and execution of all investment banking transactions by Societe Generale Americas. The emphasis will be the broader Healthcare sector within Investment Banking with a focus on Biotech/Life Sciences. The group is fully integrated into the broader bank and will work closely with our product group and on a cross-border basis with groups in Europe and Asia. Point person on the team responsible for developing and participating in client presentations to advise on investment banking transactions (primarilyIPOs, M&A, and business development, although investor interactions will also be an important part of the business) Develop client relationships on the biotech/life sciences and big pharma side, as well as VC community Evaluate strategic alternatives and make recommendations, internally and to clients Work closely with product partners to create & organize our proprietary content, keep abreast of market developments, capital markets activity, M&A announcements, and investor sentiment Prepare and review complex financial models, including valuation and merger consequences analysis Provide deal execution support through quantitative and qualitative analyses and synthesis of data and information in the Healthcare sector Manage due diligence processes by running the execution of client mandates and managing counterparties, co-advisors, and client team members Work in close partnership with Managing Directors to manage client relationships and deliverables Must be comfortable in a small team environment Train, develop, and participate in recruiting junior Analysts Establish effective working relationships and build credibility with internal constituents
Requirements
- Ability to self-motivate and tackle projects unprompted with minimal guidance
- Exceptional oral and written presentation skills and ready to interact with clients immediately
- High attention to detail and ability to deliver the highest quality content in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing deadlines and demanding clients
- Ability to manage both down and up
- Demonstrates composure and emotional maturity to work directly with senior Managing Directors and lead client discussions
- Basic knowledge on therapeutic areas & treatment modalities
- 3+ years of on-site prior relevant financial services experience for candidates without a graduate degree
- At least one year of post-graduate financial services experience for candidates with an MD or PhD
- General understanding of the drug development process & basic scientific knowledge
- Expertise in all necessary software programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience in working with Bloomberg data, CapIQ, FactSet, TrialTrove/Citeline, PitchBook
- Bachelor's degree or higher level from a competitive program
Nice To Haves
- IPO process experience and working with private biotech companies is highly valued
- Preference for an MD or PhD degree from a top tier program
Responsibilities
- Point person on the team responsible for developing and participating in client presentations to advise on investment banking transactions (primarilyIPOs, M&A, and business development, although investor interactions will also be an important part of the business)
- Develop client relationships on the biotech/life sciences and big pharma side, as well as VC community
- Evaluate strategic alternatives and make recommendations, internally and to clients
- Work closely with product partners to create & organize our proprietary content, keep abreast of market developments, capital markets activity, M&A announcements, and investor sentiment
- Prepare and review complex financial models, including valuation and merger consequences analysis
- Provide deal execution support through quantitative and qualitative analyses and synthesis of data and information in the Healthcare sector
- Manage due diligence processes by running the execution of client mandates and managing counterparties, co-advisors, and client team members
- Work in close partnership with Managing Directors to manage client relationships and deliverables
- Must be comfortable in a small team environment
- Train, develop, and participate in recruiting junior Analysts
- Establish effective working relationships and build credibility with internal constituents
Benefits
- The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
