Investment Banking Associate

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Investment Banking Associate for its Chicago-based Business Services team. You will work on live deals, interact with clients, and support growth initiatives across M&A, capital raises, and strategic analyses.

The role offers significant deal execution experience, client exposure, and collaboration with senior bankers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 3–6 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, valuation, corporate development, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Experience working on live M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Build and review financial models, including DCF, LBO, merger, and comparable company analyses.
• Perform valuation, financial analysis, and due diligence for M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Prepare client-facing materials, including pitch books, management presentations, board materials, and transaction marketing documents.
• Support execution of sell-side, buy-side, debt, and equity transactions from launch through closing.
• Conduct industry and company research to identify strategic opportunities and market trends.
• Manage transaction workstreams and coordinate with clients, investors, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Review analyst work product and help develop junior team members.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development and origination efforts.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Live M&A experience

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

A leading middle-market investment bank is seeking an Associate to join its Chicago-based Business Services team. The group advises corporate clients and private equity investors on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, strategic alternatives, and other complex financial transactions. This role offers significant exposure to live deal execution, client interaction, and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Banking Associate

Business Services | Chicago

Overview

A leading middle-market investment bank is seeking an Associate to join its Chicago-based Business Services team. The group advises corporate clients and private equity investors on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, strategic alternatives, and other complex financial transactions. This role offers significant exposure to live deal execution, client interaction, and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and review financial models, including DCF, LBO, merger, and comparable company analyses.
• Perform valuation, financial analysis, and due diligence for M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Prepare client-facing materials, including pitch books, management presentations, board materials, and transaction marketing documents.
• Support execution of sell-side, buy-side, debt, and equity transactions from launch through closing.
• Conduct industry and company research to identify strategic opportunities and market trends.
• Manage transaction workstreams and coordinate with clients, investors, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Review analyst work product and help develop junior team members.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development and origination efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-6 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, valuation, corporate development, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Experience working on live M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Background

• Prior investment banking experience.
• Exposure to Business Services, Industrials, or related sectors.
• Experience working with private equity clients and sponsor-backed businesses.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Associate seeking greater responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and the opportunity to work on complex advisory assignments within a highly active transaction environment.