Investment Banking Associate

Selby Jennings; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Investment Banking Associate in Denver to work with senior bankers on a broad range of M&A, capital raising, and advisory engagements across industries. The role involves transaction execution, financial modeling, and client presentations with analysts under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years in investment banking, strong M&A exposure, and advanced modeling skills.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of investment banking experience (middle market preferred).
• Strong M&A transaction experience with live deal execution.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions, debt placements, equity raises, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Build and oversee financial models: valuation analyses, merger models, LBOs, operating models, accretion/dilution analyses.
• Prepare marketing materials, pitch books, CIMs, management presentations, and board materials.
• Conduct financial, industry, and company research and analyses.
• Manage due diligence processes and data rooms with clients, attorneys, and accountants.
• Develop and maintain financial and valuation models to support recommendations.
• Mentor and supervise analysts, review work, and guide deal execution.
• Participate in client meetings, management presentations, and business development.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CFA or similar is a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial databases

Job description

Our client, a leading national middle market investment bank, is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its Denver office. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior bankers and clients on a broad range of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory engagements across multiple industries. The Associate will play a key role in transaction execution, financial analysis, client presentations, and managing analysts throughout the deal process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking significant client exposure, hands‑on deal experience, and a clear path for long‑term advancement within a growing platform.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Banking Associate

Location: Denver, CO

Overview

Our client, a leading national middle market investment bank, is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its Denver office. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior bankers and clients on a broad range of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory engagements across multiple industries. The Associate will play a key role in transaction execution, financial analysis, client presentations, and managing analysts throughout the deal process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking significant client exposure, hands‑on deal experience, and a clear path for long‑term advancement within a growing platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions, debt placements, equity raises, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Build and oversee complex financial models, including valuation analyses, merger models, LBOs, operating models, and accretion/dilution analyses.
• Prepare marketing materials, pitch books, confidential information memorandums (CIMs), management presentations, and board materials.
• Conduct financial, industry, and company‑specific research and analysis.
• Manage due diligence processes and data rooms while coordinating with clients, attorneys, accountants, and other transaction participants.
• Develop and maintain financial and valuation models to support transaction recommendations.
• Mentor and supervise investment banking analysts, reviewing work product and providing guidance throughout deal execution.
• Participate in client meetings, management presentations, and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of investment banking experience, preferably with a middle market advisory firm or investment bank.
• Strong M&A transaction experience with demonstrated involvement in live deal execution.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials are a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on sell‑side M&A transactions.
• Exposure to founder‑owned, family‑owned, and private equity‑backed businesses.
• Strong understanding of middle market transaction dynamics.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across deal teams.

What You'll Gain

• Significant exposure to senior leadership and clients.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile middle market transactions across a variety of industries.
• Entrepreneurial culture with meaningful responsibility and client interaction.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
• Clear track for career progression within a nationally recognized investment banking platform.

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance‑based bonus.

Location Requirement: Candidates should be based in Denver or willing to relocate.