Investment Banking Associate - Food & Beverage M&A

Mufgamericas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Investment Banking Associate to join their Food & Beverage M&A team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-impact projects, where you'll develop valuation analyses, prepare essential marketing materials, and support senior bankers in client relations. With a focus on teamwork and a culture that values transparency, this position provides a platform for professional growth and job satisfaction. If you're ready to make meaningful contributions in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Retirement Plans

Educational Assistance

Disability Income Replacement

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of sell-side M&A advisory experience.
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and analyzing due diligence processes.
• Developing valuation analyses and models.
• Preparing pitchbooks and marketing materials.

Skills

M&A Advisory

Financial Analysis

Valuation Models

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Critical Thinking

Proactive Attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a Top-Tier School

Tools

S&P Capital IQ

Pitchbook

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Investment Banking Associate - Food & Beverage M&A page is loaded

Investment Banking Associate - Food & Beverage M&A

Apply locations Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY
Time type Full time
Posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
Job requisition id 10070363-WD

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. We operate through dedicated banking teams with deep industry 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 worldwide.

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

Intrepid Investment Bankers is expanding nationally and seeking 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 comparables, historical M&A transactions, etc.)
• Preparing pitchbooks, information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing materials
• Compiling prospective acquirer lists and contacting potential buyers
• Performing key steps in the sale execution process
• Supporting senior bankers in establishing relationships and maintaining contact with 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 completed transactions in the Food & Beverage sector
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school
• Strong critical thinking, detail orientation, and process skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly proficient in financial analysis and modeling
• Proactive, results-oriented, team player with a can-do attitude
• Self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team with maturity
• Proficiency with S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Salesforce CRM, and online data rooms
• FINRA Series 7, 63, or 79 licenses

Compensation & Benefits:

The typical base salary for this role is $170K. Compensation may include variable incentives up to 25% per transaction, subject to approval. Our Total Rewards package includes health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance, disability income replacement, parental leave, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more details, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

These statements describe the general nature of work performed and are not exhaustive. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws and regulations, and in accordance with FINRA and NFA background screening requirements. The listed responsibilities are the core duties for this role, and criminal history may impact employment offers.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity/expression, sex, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other protected statuses under applicable law.