Investment Banking Associate

Armory Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. in Chicago, IL is looking for investment banking associates to join their team. This full-time, hybrid role involves working on a variety of financial advisory and investment banking projects across multiple industries.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or MBA, with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking or restructuring. A strong interest in M&A and excellent communication skills are essential.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of investment banking or restructuring experience.
• Strong interest in M&A and capital markets.
• Self-directed and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial modeling for various transactions.
• Assist in debt and equity financings and M&A assignments.
• Work on restructuring and valuation tasks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or MBA from a top-tier institution

Job description

Armory Group, LLC is a leading investment bank and financial advisory firm dedicated solely to the middle market. We provide a full range of advisory services on a national basis to companies and their lenders, including raising debt and equity financing, M&A and restructuring financial advisory services. We have won numerous national “deal of the year” awards for our M&A work and have broad industry coverage with 10 dedicated industry groups that bring unique, sector‑specific knowledge and expertise to each engagement.

While we regularly work with healthy or growing companies, what makes us unique is our reputation as a pre‑eminent financial advisor for middle‑market companies navigating complex situations or facing unique financial challenges, including raising rescue or turnaround capital for those operating in cyclical industries, undergoing turnaround or experiencing one‑time events impacting performance.

Since the original formation of our team in 2008, we have been involved in over $30 billion of transactions across more than 175 diverse engagements.

Job Description & Responsibilities

Armory is seeking both investment banking associates and financial advisory associates for our growing investment banking business and creditor advisory practice. The role requires strong financial modeling background and the ability to complete high‑quality work products in high‑pressure, client‑critical, transaction‑oriented situations.

Our associates will work on projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. The Chicago‑based associate will have exposure to multiple industries, including industrials, software & technology, business services, manufacturing, consumer & retail, and food & beverage. Associates will be involved in a variety of transactions, such as debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalization, valuations, and restructuring assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA with a well‑rounded academic background from a top‑tier educational institution
• Minimum two to three years of investment banking or restructuring experience
• Strong interest in M&A, debt and equity capital markets, special situations, and restructuring
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, including experience in financial modeling and financial statement analysis, and the development of three‑statement financial models and 13‑week cash flow models
• Self‑directed, highly motivated, able to learn and work independently in a fast‑paced, challenging environment and manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated team player and leader with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture and experience training junior professionals
• SIE, Series 63, and Series 79 licenses required at time of hiring or expected to be obtained shortly thereafter

This is a full‑time position based in Chicago, IL. It is a hybrid role, with both in‑office and remote work. The target start date is immediate. Travel will be required at times. Compensation includes base salary, discretionary bonus commensurate with the industry, and full benefits (including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and 401(k)).