Investment Banking Associate

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

FMI seeks a seasoned investment banking professional to support Managing Directors and Senior leaders in Denver, driving deal execution and client engagements within the Energy Transition sector.

You will own complex financial models (DCF, LBO, merger models), mentor analysts, coordinate due diligence, and help prepare pitch materials and presentations for transactions from prospecting to closing. A Bachelor's is required; an MBA is a plus, with 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree is a benefit.
• 3–5 years of investment banking, private equity or corporate development experience OR 2+ years post‑MBA, with demonstrable progression.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proven leadership of junior team members and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Business development support for Managing Directors/Directors/Vice Presidents, including prospecting and pitch participation.
• Contribute to M&A deal execution – own models, material preparation, diligence, documentation and closing aspects.
• Mentor and manage Analysts on each engagement, reviewing their financial models, pitch materials, and client presentations for accuracy and strategic relevance.
• Develop sector expertise and market presence in Energy Transition, including attending industry events and authoring thought‑leadership articles.
• Contribute to client relationships by participating in meetings, preparing presentation materials, and communicating updates and analyses clearly and professionally.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts by liaising with clients, attorneys, accountants, and other stakeholders throughout transaction lifecycle.
• Uphold FMI’s Code of Conduct and contribute to firm-wide initiatives and practice development.

Skills

Financial Modeling

M&A Deal Execution

Leadership of Junior Team Members

Investment Banking Experience

Energy Transition Sector Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

Excel

Financial Modeling Software

Job description

• Business development support for Managing Directors/Directors/Vice Presidents, including prospecting and pitch participation.
• Contribute to M&A deal execution – own models, material preparation, diligence, documentation and closing aspects.
• Mentor and manage Analysts on each engagement, reviewing their financial models, pitch materials, and client presentations for accuracy and strategic relevance.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, LBO and merger models, to support valuation and transacting structuring.
• Develop sector expertise and market presence in Energy Transition, including attending industry events and authoring thought‑leadership articles.
• Contribute to client relationships by participating in meetings, preparing presentation materials, and communicating updates and analyses clearly and professionally.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts by liaising with clients, attorneys, accountants, and other stakeholders throughout transaction lifecycle.
• Uphold FMI’s Code of Conduct and contribute to firm-wide initiatives and practice development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree is a benefit.
• 3‑5 years of investment banking, private equity or corporate development experience OR 2+ years post‑MBA, with demonstrable progression.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proven leadership of junior team members and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, including DCF, LBO, and merger models, while effectively managing and mentoring junior team members in a fast‑paced investment banking environment. Strong ability to contribute to M&A deal execution and develop sector expertise in Energy Transition.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Modeling
• M&A Deal Execution
• Leadership of Junior Team Members
• Investment Banking Experience
• Energy Transition Sector Expertise

Hard Skills

• Financial Modeling
• DCF Models
• LBO Models
• Merger Models
• Quantitative Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Pitch Material Development
• Due Diligence Coordination
• Documentation Preparation
• Client Presentation

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Project Management
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Corporate Development
• Energy Transition
• Market Presence
• Thought-Leadership
• Client Relationships
• FMI's Code of Conduct