Associate

TobinLeff; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly health insurance stipend

Unlimited vacation and PTO policy

Job summary

A leading M&A advisory firm in Pittsburgh is seeking an Associate to support M&A engagements and business development. Responsibilities include participating in planning campaigns, developing memorandums, coordinating client meetings, and managing information requests. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong Excel and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 based on experience, along with bonus potentials and benefits including insurance and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, consulting, or business brokerage.
• U.S. resident or authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience with investment banking or M&A advisory services is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Partners on M&A go-to-market campaigns.
• Develop Confidential Information Memorandums.
• Maintain virtual data rooms and manage NDAs.
• Coordinate meetings with clients and prospects.
• Participate in due diligence processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Excellent communication

Writing skills

Knowledge of CRM

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

TobinLeff is an M&A advisory and exit planning consulting firm comprised of 14 dedicated professionals. (www.tobinleff.com)With 15 years of experience, we have successfully guided over 250 clients through M&A transactions, exit planning consulting journeys, and enterprise value-building initiatives. We primarily serve clients in the marketing services, technology services, and professional services sectors. Our mission is Help business owners maximize and monetize their life’s work. Our core values are:

• Always do what is right
• Do what needs to be done
• Be kind and care about others
• Continuously learn and improve
• Be driven by results

We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and excellence– fostering an environment where team members can grow, make meaningful contributions, and directly impact our clients' success.If you share our values and our passion for excellence, we invite you to explore joining us on this journey.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will work with Partners and Research Analysts on sell-side engagement, buy-side engagements, and supporting our new business efforts. Some of your primary responsibilities include:

Client Engagements

• Participate in the planning and strategizing of M&A go-to-market campaigns
• Contribute to the development of Confidential Information Memorandums
• Work with Research Analysts to compile target prospect lists
• Populate and maintain virtual data rooms
• Coordinate with attorneys and prospects to get NDAs signed
• Arrange and plan meetings with clients and prospects
• Participate with Partners in meetings with clients and prospects
• Prepare briefs, meeting notes, and action plans
• Fulfill requests for information
• Populate and maintain activities and notes in HubSpot
• Coordinate requests for information during the due diligence process

Business Development and Operations Support

• Research best-practice solutions and technology to improve operations

Opportunities for Growth

TobinLeff has a strategic growth plan to help an increasing number of clients each year to monetize their business interests. With growth comes potential career advancements for you. Some of the possible paths to increased responsibilities and compensation include positions as a Managing Director, Non-Equity Partner, and Equity Partner.

Compensation and Benefits

Your total compensation package will include a base salary, bonuses tied to success fees on engagements, and benefits. Your starting salary will range between $80,000 and $120,000 based on experience. Our expectation is that you will earn bonuses that average between 30% and 50% of your base salary. (On engagements where the firm earns success fees/commissions, you will share in the fees.)

We will provide a monthly stipend to cover all or part of your health insurance and have an unlimited vacation and PTO policy with blackout dates around specific client events.

We operate remotely so you can work anywhere. Most of our team members are in the Eastern and Central time zones and the expectation is that wherever you are located, you will work within Eastern or Central time zone business hours.

What We Are Seeking

Experience with investment banking or M&A advisory services is strongly preferred. We are looking for team members who align with our values and bring a strong work ethic, personal initiative, attention to detail, sound business judgment, and a track record of reliable and consistent follow-through on commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, consulting, business brokerage, or sales or sales support-related responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• U.S. resident or authorized to work in the United States
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Familiarity with CRM

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.