Investment Banking Entry Level Analyst

Plante & Moran • Southfield, MI

16d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. PMCF, a U.S. registered broker/dealer, is an investment bank providing merger and acquisition services to middle market companies throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As an affiliate of Plante Moran, one of the dozen largest accounting and professional services firms in the nation, we deliver an intimate knowledge of the middle market coupled with an array of services that rivals large, international investment banks. Simultaneously, we maintain a culture of independence and senior-level involvement that supports our middle-market clients and their financial needs. We're looking for a problem solver focused on quality and accuracy with a passion for investment banking. If you enjoy data analysis and how data can inform a transaction, this analyst position might be right for you. Who we are. PMCF, a U.S. registered broker/dealer, is an investment bank providing merger and acquisition services to middle market companies throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since being formed in 1995, our investment banking team has served a wide array of clients, including individual and family-owned businesses, large public companies, and private equity firms. Our team of professionals has more than 230+ years of industry experience and is organized by industry, with specializations in Industrials, Plastics & Packaging, Business Services, Technology & Software, Consumer/Food/Retail, and Healthcare. We bring up-market analysis, strategy, and capability to the middle market by: Fostering a deep and trusting relationship with each client. Providing continuous senior level involvement throughout the process. Developing supported positioning points aligned with value drivers and growth opportunities. Identifying potential impact risk factors and creating mitigating strategies. Leveraging the deep industry experience. Providing on-the-ground global coverage through our international colleagues through Corporate Finance International. As an affiliate of Plante Moran, one of the dozen largest accounting and professional services firms in the nation, we deliver an intimate knowledge of the middle market coupled with an array of services that rivals large, international investment banks. Simultaneously, we maintain a culture of independence and senior-level involvement that supports our middle-market clients and their financial needs. Your role. You’ll help provide analytical and data driven components for the development of M&A transactions.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills
• Thorough financial statement analysis skills.
• The ability to work independently and also in a team environment, with a high degree of initiative, poise, and confidentiality
• Demonstrates leadership qualities; driven to succeed
• Solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Recent graduate with up to 1 year of experience in banking or related business field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance at an accredited college or university; MBA preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Financial modeling including entering historical financial information, forecasting future periods and developing sound assumptions after checking the model for validity and correctness.
• Initial manipulating of financial models and/or valuations for financing, structure, and cash flow feasibility
• Researching industries and/or companies to be used for prospective buyer's lists, industry overviews, general knowledge, buying trends, and practice development
• Some preparation of the selling document text which may include the creation of charts and other visuals, financial data and formatting.
• Additional written communication responsibilities may include involvement in assembling, developing, and/or editing information requests, due diligence lists, confidentiality agreements, engagements letters, proposals and management presentations.

Benefits

• We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package.
• Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week.
• Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use.
• A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff.
• Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees