Investment Banking Associate

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its Supply Chain & Commercial Services team in either Chicago, IL or Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on executing M&A, sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising transactions while collaborating with senior bankers across the deal lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of investment banking experience with strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills, plus the ability to lead workstreams and mentor

Qualifications

• 3+ years of investment banking experience.
• Strong experience across sell side M&A transactions.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills.
• Experience leading workstreams and managing junior team members.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A, sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising transactions
• Develop and review financial models, valuation analyses, and client presentation materials
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, buyers, investors, and advisors
• Play a meaningful role in client interactions and business development initiatives
• Mentor and oversee analysts while working closely with senior bankers throughout the deal lifecycle

Skills

Investment banking

Financial modeling

M&A execution

Client-facing

Job description

Sector Coverage: Supply Chain & Commercial Services

Location: Charlotte, NC OR Chicago, IL

Compensation: $175k - $200k base

Company Summary: We're currently partnered with a premier global investment bank with a longstanding reputation for advising middle-market and growth-oriented companies seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join their Supply Chain & Commercial Services team in either Charlotte or Chicago.

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded platform known for its collaborative culture, strong deal flow, and commitment to developing talent. The team advises leading private equity firms, founder-owned businesses, and strategic acquirers across a broad range of supply chain, industrial services, distribution, logistics, and commercial services sectors.

The Investment Banking Associate will be responsible for:

• Execute M&A, sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising transactions
• Develop and review financial models, valuation analyses, and client presentation materials
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, buyers, investors, and advisors
• Play a meaningful role in client interactions and business development initiatives
• Mentor and oversee analysts while working closely with senior bankers throughout the deal lifecycle

The Investment Banking Associate should have:

• 3+ years of investment banking experience
• Strong experience working across sell side M&A transactions
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills
• Experience leading workstreams and managing junior team members
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Demonstrated interest in supply chain, industrial, logistics, distribution, or commercial services sectors is a plus

Why this role?

• Join a market-leading middle-market investment banking platform with a global reach
• Consistent and diversified deal flow across attractive end markets
• Entrepreneurial culture that provides meaningful responsibility and client exposure
• Strong track record of internal promotion and professional development
• Opportunity to work alongside highly respected industry specialists and senior dealmakers