Investment Banking Associate, Power, Utilities & Renewable Energy

KeyBank • San Francisco, CA

2d • $128,000 - $268,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) is a premier middle-market investment bank offering a full suite of advisory and capital markets solutions. The Investment Banking Associate plays a critical role in the execution of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and strategic advisory assignments. Associates are responsible for financial analysis, transaction execution, and client engagement, working closely with senior bankers and clients across a variety of industries. This role offers a dynamic, team-oriented environment with significant responsibility and client exposure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Finance, Econmics, or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Master's Degree MBA or other advanced degree (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or a related financial services role. (preferred)
• FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) (preferred)
• FINRA License S7 (preferred)
• FINRA License S79 (preferred)
• FINRA License S63 (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and financial statement analysis.
• Experience supporting M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and contribute to relationship development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of capital markets trends, deal structures, and regulatory considerations.
• High level of accuracy and thoroughness in deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and FactSet.
• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in office with investment bankers and product partners on M&A, corporate finance, and capital raising transactions through hands on engagement and real time strategy sessions.
• Support the execution of M&A, equity, and debt capital markets transactions across multiple industry verticals.
• Build and maintain complex financial models, including discounted cash flow, comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses.
• Prepare client presentations, pitch books, confidential information memoranda, and other transaction-related materials.
• Conduct industry and company-specific research to support business development and transaction execution.
• Participate in due diligence, client meetings, negotiations, and transaction closings.
• Contribute to the development and training of Analysts and interns.
• Uphold firm policies and regulatory standards, including confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Benefits

• Base salary in the range of $128,000.00 - $268,000.00 annually.
• Eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
• List of benefits for which this position is eligible.

What This Job Offers

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