Investment Banking Associate - Distressed M&A

SC&H Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Employee ownership

Job summary

SC&H Group in Chicago is recruiting an Investment Banking Associate to join our distressed M&A practice. This role focuses on sell-side engagements for distressed businesses, with a four-day in-person requirement at our Chicago office.

You will oversee analytical support, build and review financial models, and contribute to client materials such as CIMs and pitch decks. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in investment banking and strong accounting and valuation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a strong undergrad GPA (3.5+).
• Ideally 3+ years direct experience in investment banking, or related fields with M&A exposure.
• Excellent financial and quantitative skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and statements (balance sheet, income statement).
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and ability to build integrated three-statement models.
• Understanding of valuation principles and ability to complete DCF.
• Excellent project management, verbal communication and business writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with quick turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight for analytical support, including research, financial statement analysis and financial modeling.
• Write and design effective client communications including confidential information memorandums and pitch materials.
• Oversee design, development and maintenance of data sets and analytic models.
• Stay current on business and economic developments relevant to client engagements.
• Prepare marketing materials for prospective client meetings.
• Interact with clients as a key member of an engagement team.
• Demonstrate teamwork, integrity, leadership and initiative.

Skills

Investment banking

Financial modeling

M&A knowledge

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Investment Banking Associate - Distressed M&A

Job Category: Senior

Requisition Number: INVES001503

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Chicago, IL 60661, USA

Description

SC&H Capitalis currently recruiting for a top notchInvestment Banking Associate to join our growing practice in our Chicago office. SC&H Capital is a middle market focused Investment Bank delivering M&A advisory services to businesses throughout their entire lifecycle, provided by professionals who are experts in buying, growing and selling businesses. Our professionals focus on consistently providing insightful and timely advice and delivering effective outcomes everyday- not just on the day they sell. This position will primarily focused on distressed businesses within the sell-side M&A space. This often involves more time sensitive/shorter notice projects than does traditional M&A work.

Please note : This position requires 4 days a week in person in our Chicago location.

As part of our team you will:

• Provide direction and oversight for analytical support, including research, financial statement analysis and financial modeling
• Write and design effective communication pieces for client engagements including confidential information memorandums and pitch materials
• Provide direction and oversight in the design, development and maintenance of data sets and analytic models
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and/or other guidance relevant to the client engagements
• Prepare marketing materials for prospective client meetings
• Interact with clients as a key member of an engagement team
• Display teamwork, integrity, leadership and initiative

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business AdministrationUndergrad GPA of at least 3.5
• Ideally 3+ years direct experience in investment banking, or potentially one or more of the following areas with exposure to M&A: public accounting, valuation, or finance
• Excellent financial and quantitative skills
• Strong knowledge in financial accounting, including an understanding of a balance sheet and income statement and general accounting principles
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to develop integrated, dynamic three-statement financial models
• Understanding of valuation principles and finance concepts, including the ability to complete a DCF model using present value techniques
• Excellent project management, verbal communication and business writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, often with quick turnaround times

ABOUT SC&H

SC&H is an employee-owned, global consulting and financial services firm – home to people who believe in the power of trusted personal relationships. Everyone here shares a passion for driving results, fueled by the genuine connections we forge. Our expert capabilities and exceptional service have shaped the firm’s longstanding reputation for excellence and impressive growth. But it’s the partnerships we build and the success we help deliver that make each day rewarding — for our colleagues, our clients, and our communities.

Recognized annually by Inc., Baltimore Business Journal, Accounting Today, and Inside Public Accounting as a “Best Place to Work,” SC&H is routinely named one of the fastest-growing firms for organic growth in the United States. Our success is powered by 13 diverse practices at the intersection of finance, technology, and accounting; 430+ professionals across offices in Maryland, Tysons Corner / Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, and India; and a client base ranging from emerging growth to world-renowned Fortune 500 companies. This is the place to build lasting professional relationships, grow your skills, and fulfill your potential.

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Salary & Benefits

The expected annual base salary for this position is $100,000-$130,000. Salary offers are made based on a variety of candidate specific factors such as candidate's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, SC&H offers the unique benefit of real equity ownership for every colleague with at least 1 year of service. Watch your stake grow as your tenure increases and the firm achieves success. We also offer a comprehensive health plan with multiple options to suit your needs, at least 4 weeks of paid time off, 8 firm-paid holidays, 401k with employer match, and an annual firm trip for you and a guest to an all-inclusive tropical location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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