Investment Banking Associate - Financial Institutions Group, Banks and Diversified Financials - New York

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

1d • $150,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our New York office is seeking talented investment bankers at the Associate level to join Morgan Stanley’s leading Banks and Diversified Financials Investment Banking coverage team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with regional and international clients on a wide range of complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder relations, recapitalizations, defenses against unsolicited takeover attempts, strategic advisory assignments and executions of public and private capital markets transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior professionals throughout the firm to deliver high quality advice to our clients. You will play an important role on a team that includes senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience within the investment banking industry as an analyst and associate, or an MBA, with a proven track record working on executed deals across M&A and various industry sectors, with a strong focus and interest in banks / depositories
• In-depth understanding of the U.S. banking sector including comfort with analyzing and interpreting financial data
• Experience with M&A execution in the banks space and ability to conduct bank-specific analyses, including understanding of valuation methodologies as well as strong familiarity with industry data sources (e.g., SNL, Capital IQ, regulatory data, etc.)
• Extraordinarily high level of motivation and commitment to working hard
• Extraordinarily high level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Strong technical as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial instinct and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Series licensing or must obtain

Nice To Haves

• An MBA, CA and/or CFA designation would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Work with regional and international clients on a wide range of complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder relations, recapitalizations, defenses against unsolicited takeover attempts, strategic advisory assignments and executions of public and private capital markets transactions.
• Work closely with senior professionals throughout the firm to deliver high quality advice to our clients.
• Play an important role on a team that includes senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively.

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level