Investment Banking Associate, Biopharma

LE001 Leerink Partners LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Leerink Partners LLC in Boston seeks an Investment Banking Associate to join the Healthcare-focused team. You will play a key role in originating, structuring, and executing financings and M&A for healthcare and life science clients, with direct contact to CEOs and CFOs and significant advancement opportunities.

The ideal candidate has healthcare investment banking experience at the Associate level, +3 years in the field, and strong modeling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• +3 years of investment banking experience, healthcare related transactions preferred.
• Exemplary academic record; finance and life sciences undergraduate experience preferred; MBA is a plus
• Financial modeling and analytical skills are necessary, including knowledge of financial accounting
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, energetic, personable and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, meritocratic work environment

Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in all aspects of execution of investment banking transactions
• Assist in preparation of presentations for current and prospective clients
• Perform and supervise preparation of valuation analyses of clients and targets
• Perform due diligence investigations

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Healthcare IB experience

Education

MBA

Undergraduate degree in finance or life sciences

Job description

Job Title: Investment Banking Associate Reports to: Head of Investment Banking Department: Investment Banking Location: Boston Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000 The Associate will be a key member of an experienced team building a world-class investment banking practice focused on healthcare and life science companies. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of originating, structuring, and executing financings and M&A transactions for clients across all sectors. This position offers direct client CEO and CFO contact, significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare investment banking experience at the Associate level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in all aspects of execution of investment banking transactions
• Assist in preparation of presentations for current and prospective clients
• Perform and supervise preparation of valuation analyses of clients and targets
• Perform due diligence investigations

Experience and Qualifications Required

• +3 years of investment banking experience, healthcare related transactions preferred
• Exemplary academic record; finance and life sciences undergraduate experience preferred; MBA is a plus
• Financial modeling and analytical skills are necessary, including knowledge of financial accounting
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, energetic, personable and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, meritocratic work environment

About Leerink Partners, LLC

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.

Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.

At Leerink Partners, we share a common desire to achieve the highest level of success for our clients. If you are passionate about healthcare and investing, our team has unmatched access to the necessary resources and support to leverage your talents and expertise into valuable contributions for our clients.

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.