Investment Banking Associate: M&A & Growth (Denver)

Selby Jennings; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Investment Banking Associate in Denver to work with senior bankers on a broad range of M&A, capital raising, and advisory engagements across industries. The role involves transaction execution, financial modeling, and client presentations with analysts under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years in investment banking, strong M&A exposure, and advanced modeling skills.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of investment banking experience (middle market preferred).
• Strong M&A transaction experience with live deal execution.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions, debt placements, equity raises, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Build and oversee financial models: valuation analyses, merger models, LBOs, operating models, accretion/dilution analyses.
• Prepare marketing materials, pitch books, CIMs, management presentations, and board materials.
• Conduct financial, industry, and company research and analyses.
• Manage due diligence processes and data rooms with clients, attorneys, and accountants.
• Develop and maintain financial and valuation models to support recommendations.
• Mentor and supervise analysts, review work, and guide deal execution.
• Participate in client meetings, management presentations, and business development.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CFA or similar is a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial databases

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking an Investment Banking Associate in Denver to work with senior bankers on a broad range of M&A, capital raising, and advisory engagements across industries. The role involves transaction execution, financial modeling, and client presentations with analysts under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years in investment banking, strong M&A exposure, and advanced modeling skills.