Associate, Investment Banking

Coldstream; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Career development

Parental leave

Job summary

Coldstream Capital Partners seeks a motivated Associate in Bellevue, WA to support sell-side advisory engagements, including M&A and strategic advisory. You will help prepare materials, coordinate due diligence, and assist in client communications while developing financial models and valuation analyses.

The role requires at least 2 years in investment banking or related services, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and proven multitasking ability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of investment banking experience, or relevant financial services experience, with a focus on sell-side M&A advisory.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Deal Cloud/PitchBook and research databases is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or CFA designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deal Execution Support: Assist in the execution of sell-side advisory transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic advisory engagements.
• Prepare marketing materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations, and valuation analyses.
• Support the due diligence process, coordinate with buyers, and assist in drafting key transaction documentation.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between internal teams, clients, and external parties, such as legal, accounting, and other advisors.
• Collaborate with senior team members to provide strategic advice and guidance to clients throughout the transaction process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients by delivering high-quality service and demonstrating a deep understanding of their objectives.
• Conduct financial analyses, including financial modeling, valuation (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comparables), and sensitivity analyses to support transaction decisions.
• Evaluate financial statements, market data, and other relevant information to develop comprehensive financial projections and investment theses.
• Stay informed of market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscape to provide clients with informed, data-driven insights.
• Perform sector-specific research to support transaction positioning and strategic recommendations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Analysts and senior team members to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of work products.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performance team environment, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Business Development Support: Assist in business development initiatives, including pitch preparation, target identification, and market outreach.
• Support senior bankers in identifying new business opportunities and expanding the firm’s client base.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

MBA or CFA designation preferred

Tools

Deal Cloud/PitchBook

Research databases

Job description

Coldstream Capital Partners is a boutique investment bank specializing in sell-side advisory services for middle-market companies across a range of industries. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we provide bespoke advisory services to our clients, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic advisory, and capital raising. Our team is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and dedication to client success. Since our merger with Coldstream Wealth Management in 2017, we have grown to one of the largest independent and shareholder-owned firms on the West Coast.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our team in Bellevue, WA. This position requires a hybrid in-office training period, with remote work increasing as training is completed. Your home base will need to be in Washington or Oregon.

You will play a critical role in supporting deal execution and contributing to client relationships within our sell-side advisory practice. You will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of the transaction process, from initial client engagement through closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Execution Support:
• Assist in the execution of sell-side advisory transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic advisory engagements.
• Prepare marketing materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations, and valuation analyses.
• Support the due diligence process, coordinate with buyers, and assist in drafting key transaction documentation.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between internal teams, clients, and external parties, such as legal, accounting, and other advisors.
• Collaborate with senior team members to provide strategic advice and guidance to clients throughout the transaction process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients by delivering high-quality service and demonstrating a deep understanding of their objectives.
• Conduct financial analyses, including financial modeling, valuation (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comparables), and sensitivity analyses to support transaction decisions.
• Evaluate financial statements, market data, and other relevant information to develop comprehensive financial projections and investment theses.
• Stay informed of market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscape to provide clients with informed, data-driven insights.
• Perform sector-specific research to support transaction positioning and strategic recommendations.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with Analysts and senior team members to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of work products.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performance team environment, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Business Development Support:
• Assist in business development initiatives, including pitch preparation, target identification, and market outreach.
• Support senior bankers in identifying new business opportunities and expanding the firm’s client base.

Experience And Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of investment banking experience, or relevant financial services experience, with a focus on sell-side M&A advisory.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Deal Cloud/Pitchbook and research databases is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or CFA designation preferred but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Entrepreneurial Culture: Be part of a dynamic, growing team where your contributions make a direct impact on the firm’s success.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain exposure to a variety of industries and high-profile transactions, enhancing your professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible hybrid work arrangements and a supportive environment that values work-life integration.

Job Benefits

In terms of pay expectations, we assess each candidate individually based on their experience and qualifications and offer competitive compensation that reflects the value they bring to the team. Base pay typically starts between $70k and $90k plus incentive pay.

As a Washington’s Best Workplaces awardee, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive culture. We’ve created a full benefits package that focuses on the growth, health, and wellness of our team members:

• Pay: Competitive base salary plus annual bonus
• Benefits: Fully paid premiums for medical/dental/vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k): 100% company match up to 4% of your annual pay
• Stock: Opportunity to purchase equity and become an owner of the firm
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 20 days per year (increases with tenure) - plus 10 holidays and an extra paid day off each year to do volunteer work
• Career development: 100% training/certification/licensing/dues reimbursement plus a formal mentoring program
• Parking: heavily subsidized parking (you pay $36 per month) or transit pass
• Wellness reimbursement
• Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks paid for all new parents
• Paid sabbaticals every 10 years and anniversary bonuses every 5 years

Coldstream is committed to inclusion and diversity. To us, diversity means employing team members of different races, genders, ages, abilities, national origins, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, political ideologies, educational and military backgrounds, and more. We welcome, support, and respect all team members, and we value the wide variety of experiences, opinions, and talents that they bring to the company. As we grow, we continue to cultivate an environment in which all team members’ perspectives and contributions are treated with respect, and every individual feels confident that they belong and are empowered to be their best.