Investment Banking Associate

Job Title: Investment Banking Associate

Location: London, St James’s Square

Job Summary:
Plays an integral role in the Investment Banking department’s activities, maintaining a high level of responsibility as a member of a specific industry-focused team. Formulates new business proposals, develops company forecasts and valuations, evaluates merger and acquisition scenarios, and prepares documents related to the public issuance of stock. Works on every aspect of the transaction process. Mentors and coaches Investment Banking Analysts, as applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the execution of M&A, financing transactions, financial modeling, industry and comparable company analysis.
2. Prepare and deliver standard presentations, tailored presentations, and pitches to clients.
3. Produce factual and accurate information to the client.
4. Provide management support to analyst bankers through training, mentoring, and evaluating performance potential.
5. Seek opportunities for development through the role, special assignments, training, or external activities.
6. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Concepts, practices, and procedures of Investment Banking.
• Investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Concepts, practices, and procedures of Tax and Accounting.
• Financial markets and products.

Skill in:

• Analysing and interpreting financial statements.
• Analytical skills sufficient to assess and explain events in the market.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently sufficient to market ideas.
• Defining high standards of quality and evaluating products, services, and own performance against those standards.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.

Ability to:

• Gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to reports.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Remain cognisant of our commitment to daily workflow and regulatory compliance during high volume activity.
• Organise, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions.
• Demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.
• Prepare and deliver clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• Be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action.
• Lead the work of others and provide training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organisational levels.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Investment Banking.
• MBA Degree with experience in Investment Banking preferred.

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