Aerospace & Defense IB Associate — Government Services

William Blair; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

William Blair in Charlotte, NC seeks an Investment Banking Associate to execute analyses, model complex transactions and support deal execution across M&A, capital raising and advisory services.

This role requires strong accounting/finance knowledge, 1+ year IB experience, and the ability to work with senior bankers, manage multiple projects, and coach junior staff while meeting regulatory and client deadlines.

Qualifications

• Prior investment banking experience is required; 1+ years as an Investment Banking Associate strongly preferred.
• SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice.
• Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong desire to win.
• Sound judgement.
• Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance.
• Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers.
• Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions.
• Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries.
• Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions.
• Actively participate in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results.
• Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects.
• Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions.
• Research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors; monitor key industry drivers.
• Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently.
• Take ownership of client relationships and provide seamless solutions.
• Demonstrate understanding of macro factors related to client industry and investment banking products.
• Act as on-the-job trainer for analysts and ensure quality of work.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities as requested.

Skills

Investment Banking Experience

SIE/Series 79/63 within 150 days

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Travel availability

Leadership and coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

William Blair in Charlotte, NC seeks an Investment Banking Associate to execute analyses, model complex transactions and support deal execution across M&A, capital raising and advisory services.

This role requires strong accounting/finance knowledge, 1+ year IB experience, and the ability to work with senior bankers, manage multiple projects, and coach junior staff while meeting regulatory and client deadlines.