2027 Summer Investment Banking Associate

Marathon Capital • Illinois, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Summer Investment Banking Associates support the firm’s investment banking and financial advisory efforts, working alongside senior bankers in deal origination, execution, distribution, and closing. The role offers exposure to multiple aspects of investment banking, including financial modeling, offering materials, management presentations, and industry research.

The nine-week program in Chicago includes industry and technical training, live deal work, mentorship, and firm-wide networking and events. Associates build sector expertise in energy and infrastructure markets and work directly with senior-level bankers.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an MBA program with an estimated graduation date of Spring 2028.
• Have 4+ years of working knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Have robust analytical skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have experience working in teams.
• Be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects in an intimate, fast-paced environment.
• Have close attention to detail and the ability to work toward specified timelines.
• Have strong financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or interest in renewable and conventional power generation, energy storage, power and utilities, and energy infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build sector expertise in renewable and conventional power generation, power and utilities, energy technology, and infrastructure.
• Conduct financial analysis and create detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and pro forma analyses of clients’ businesses, projects, and acquisition targets.
• Assess the strengths and risks of client positioning and perform due diligence on clients and acquisition candidates.
• Support capital-raising and M&A processes by preparing offering materials and distribution lists.
• Develop strategic and critical thinking skills to help clients navigate rapidly changing energy and infrastructure markets.
• Work directly with senior-level bankers.

Benefits

• Significant exposure to all aspects of the investment banking industry, including financial modeling, offering materials, management presentations, and industry research.

What This Job Offers

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