Investment Banking Associate – (M&A) | LA

Everet Marsh; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Everet Marsh, a leading elite boutique investment bank in California, is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to execute end-to-end M&A transactions within the TMT sector. The role offers responsibility, direct exposure to senior stakeholders, and lean deal teams in a high-performing environment.

The ideal candidate brings 3–6 years of Investment Banking experience with solid financial modelling and a strong academic record.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking (M&A)
• Ability to work on live M&A transactions end-to-end
• Exposure to the TMT sector is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end M&A transactions across the TMT sector, including sell-side, buy-side, and strategic advisory mandates
• Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, LBO, merger models, valuation analyses)
• Prepare client materials including pitchbooks, CIMs, management presentations, and board-level content
• Coordinate due diligence processes, liaising with clients, counterparties, and advisors
• Support senior bankers in client interactions and relationship management
• Mentor and oversee Analysts, ensuring high-quality output across workstreams

Skills

Investment Banking

End-to-end M&A

TMT exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Everet Marsh is working with a leading elite boutique investment bank to appoint an Investment Banking Associate within its team in California. The team is recognised for advising on high-profile, complex M&A transactions across the global landscape, working with corporates, sponsors, and founders on strategic and financial advisory mandates. This is a strong opportunity for an Associate looking to join a high-performing platform with lean deal teams, significant responsibility, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders.

About the Role

The key responsibilities of the role include executing end-to-end M&A transactions across the TMT sector, including sell-side, buy-side, and strategic advisory mandates.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end M&A transactions across the TMT sector, including sell-side, buy-side, and strategic advisory mandates
• Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, LBO, merger models, valuation analyses)
• Prepare client materials including pitchbooks, CIMs, management presentations, and board-level content
• Coordinate due diligence processes, liaising with clients, counterparties, and advisors
• Support senior bankers in client interactions and relationship management
• Mentor and oversee Analysts, ensuring high-quality output across workstreams

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Investment Banking (M&A preferred)
• Strong transaction experience with demonstrable involvement in live deals
• Solid financial modelling and valuation skillset
• Prior exposure to TMT is advantageous, but not required
• Background from a leading investment bank or elite boutique preferred
• Strong academic track record

Required Skills

• Experience in Investment Banking (M&A)
• Ability to work on live M&A transactions end-to-end
• Exposure to the TMT sector

Preferred Skills

• Prior exposure to TMT
• Background from a leading investment bank or elite boutique

Pay range and compensation package

Highly competitive compensation structure (base + bonus)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everet Marsh is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.