Investment Banking Associate - Food & Beverage M&A

MUFG Americas; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented professionals for the Associate level in their Food & Beverage Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in M&A advisory, focusing on high-profile transactions within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. With a commitment to teamwork and transparency, you'll contribute to meaningful client engagements while developing your career. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture that fosters growth and camaraderie. If you're ready to take on significant responsibilities and make impactful contributions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of sell-side M&A advisory experience.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and analyzing due diligence processes and materials.
• Preparing pitchbooks and marketing materials for client engagements.
• Supporting senior bankers in maintaining client relationships.

Skills

M&A advisory

Financial analysis

Valuation modeling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Proficiency with S&P Capital IQ

Proficiency with Pitchbook

Proficiency with Salesforce CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier school

Tools

S&P Capital IQ

Pitchbook

Salesforce CRM

Online data room platforms

Job description

Known for its unique entrepreneurial culture that values teamwork and transparency, Intrepid offers highly motivated individuals the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to client engagements and take on important leadership initiatives within the firm, resulting in a high level of job satisfaction while building a solid foundation for your career. Our culture values the development and well-being of our team members and fosters strong camaraderie throughout the firm, resulting in some of the highest retention rates in the industry.

Intrepid is a specialty investment bank providing M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory services to entrepreneurs, family-owned companies, private equity sponsors, and major corporations. Our dedicated banking teams have deep industry sector experience and over three decades of expertise. The firm is based in Los Angeles, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Charlotte. Intrepid is the middle-market advisory arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG), one of the largest financial groups in the world.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client site four days per week and remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Intrepid Investment Bankers is expanding nationally and seeking to hire talented and experienced professionals at the Associate level in our Food & Beverage Group in Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing, reviewing, and analyzing due diligence processes and materials
• Developing valuation analyses and models (projections, LBO, DCF, public comparable, historical M&A transactions, etc.)
• Preparing comprehensive pitchbooks, information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing materials
• Compiling prospective acquirer lists and contacting acquirers
• Performing key steps in the sale execution process
• Supporting senior bankers in establishing relationships and maintaining contact with current and prospective clients
• Interacting with senior bankers to help build the firm (training, recruiting, mentoring, etc.)

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of two years of sell-side M&A advisory and investment banking experience with a record of completed transactions in the Food & Beverage sector
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school
• Strong critical thinking, process orientation, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly proficient financial analysis and modeling skills
• Proactive, results-oriented, team player with a can-do attitude
• Self-starter willing to work in an entrepreneurial, demanding, and fast-paced environment
• Mature with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• Proficiency with S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Salesforce CRM, and online data room platforms
• FINRA Series 7, 63, or 79 license

Compensation & Benefits:

The typical base pay for this role is $170K. Depending on role, productivity, and incentives, participants may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus up to 25% per transaction, subject to CEO approval. Our Total Rewards program includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance, disability income replacement, paid maternity and parental leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more details, see our MUFG Benefits Summary.

The statements above describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.