Investment Banking Associate

Confidential Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client exposure

Mentorship

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Chicago seeks a high‑performing Investment Banking Associate with 3–6 years of IB experience to lead and execute complex M&A and strategic advisory work.

The role involves building models, preparing materials, and coordinating with senior bankers, clients, and advisors, while mentoring analysts and supporting business development. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of investment banking experience with strong M&A execution
• Excellent financial modeling and valuation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication with client presence
• Detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast pace environment

Responsibilities

• Execute sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions and advisory assignments
• Build, review, and refine financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, comps, precedent
• Prepare client‑ready materials including pitch decks and memoranda
• Manage day‑to‑day transaction workstreams with senior bankers and clients
• Mentor analysts to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Valuation

Client communication

Prioritization

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a high‑performing Investment Banking Associate to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of investment banking experienceand a strong track record of executing complex M&A and strategic advisory transactions.

Responsibilities

• Execute sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions and other strategic advisory assignments
• Build, review, and refine financial models and valuation analyses (e.g., DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
• Prepare client‑ready materials, including pitch decks, investment memoranda, and management presentations
• Manage day‑to‑day transaction workstreams and coordinate with senior bankers, clients, and external advisors
• Mentor and review work of analysts, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Contribute to business development efforts and client relationship management

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of investment banking experience, ideally at a top‑tier or elite boutique firm
• Extensive experience with M&A transaction execution
• Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly polished client presence
• Detail‑oriented, commercially minded, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Why Join

• Exposure to lean deal teams with significant responsibility and client access
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact, complex transactions
• Performance‑driven culture with strong mentorship and career progression
• Competitive compensation aligned with top‑tier boutique firms