Investment Banking Healthcare M&A Associate - San Francisco

Morgan Stanley • San Francisco, CA

7d • $150,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking Division Healthcare team in San Francisco is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Associate to join its West Coast platform. The M&A Associate will support the structuring and execution of a broad range of complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, spin-offs, joint ventures, asset swaps and defense assignments. The team advises a diverse group of innovative clients across a wide range of healthcare and life sciences sub-sectors, including biotechnology, medical technology, life sciences tools, diagnostics, specialty pharmaceuticals and technology-enabled healthcare. The successful candidate will work closely with both the M&A and healthcare coverage teams to deliver high-quality strategic advice to clients. You will play an integral role within a collaborative team of senior professionals, with the opportunity to go beyond the numbers, think creatively and contribute meaningfully to transaction execution and client engagement.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking as an Analyst and/or Associate, or an MBA, with a proven track record of working on executed M&A transactions
• Strong financial statement analysis skills and expertise in valuation and financial modeling across transaction types
• Exceptional work ethic, with a high level of motivation and commitment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as client and interpersonal skills
• Sound commercial judgment and the ability to perform under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Series licensing or must obtain

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CFA designation is a plus.
• Relevant degrees include Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics or related fields (or foreign equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Support the structuring and execution of a broad range of complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, spin-offs, joint ventures, asset swaps and defense assignments.
• Advise a diverse group of innovative clients across a wide range of healthcare and life sciences sub-sectors.
• Work closely with both the M&A and healthcare coverage teams to deliver high-quality strategic advice to clients.
• Play an integral role within a collaborative team of senior professionals.
• Go beyond the numbers, think creatively and contribute meaningfully to transaction execution and client engagement.

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.
• Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

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