Investment Banking Associate | Industrials, M&A

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnering with a global investment bank to fill an Investment Banking Associate role in the Chemicals & Specialty Materials M&A team in New York City. The Associate will advise upper mid-market and large-cap clients on complex transactions across sell-side, buy-side, and strategic advisory work.

The role involves working with senior bankers through the full deal lifecycle, building financial models, preparing marketing materials, and overseeing Analysts.

Qualifications

• Significant M&A deal experience, including meaningful execution responsibility on live transactions.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and accounting skills.
• Experience working on upper mid-market or large-cap transactions is highly valued.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute live M&A transactions across the chemicals and specialty materials sector, from preparation through close.
• Build and review financial models, including valuation, merger, and transaction analyses.
• Prepare and review pitch materials, CIMs, management presentations, and other marketing documents.
• Lead buyer and investor outreach, including identifying and evaluating strategic and financial counterparties.
• Manage due diligence and data room processes, coordinating with clients, legal counsel, and other advisors.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and senior bankers on deal progress.
• Train, mentor, and review the work of Analysts.
• Support business development efforts, including sector research, market updates, and pitch preparation

Skills

M&A experience

Deal execution

Financial modeling

Valuation

Accounting skills

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting / economics

Job description

Investment Banking Associate - Chemicals & Specialty Materials M&A | New York City

We're partnered with a global investment bank in their search to hire an Investment Banking Associate within its Chemicals & Specialty Materials M&A team in New York City. This role focuses on advising upper mid-market and large-cap clients on complex M&A transactions, including sell-side, buy-side, and strategic advisory work. The Associate will work closely with senior bankers and have broad exposure to the full deal lifecycle, backed by the resources of a leading global platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute live M&A transactions across the chemicals and specialty materials sector, from preparation through close
• Build and review financial models, including valuation, merger, and transaction analyses
• Prepare and review pitch materials, CIMs, management presentations, and other marketing documents
• Lead buyer and investor outreach, including identifying and evaluating strategic and financial counterparties
• Manage due diligence and data room processes, coordinating with clients, legal counsel, and other advisors
• Maintain regular communication with clients and senior bankers on deal progress
• Train, mentor, and review the work of Analysts
• Support business development efforts, including sector research, market updates, and pitch preparation

Qualifications

• Prior A-to-A promotes are preferred; alternatively, a minimum of 1 full year of experience as an Investment Banking Associate
• Significant M&A deal experience, including meaningful execution responsibility on live transactions
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and accounting skills
• Experience working on upper mid-market or large-cap transactions is highly valued
• Prior exposure to chemicals, specialty materials, or adjacent industrials sectors is a plus but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree required; strong academic record in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field

Why This Role

• Dedicated M&A focus within a defined sector, giving you the chance to build real industry expertise
• Exposure to large, high-profile transactions on a global platform
• Direct visibility with senior leadership and meaningful responsibility on deals
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a clear path for advancement