Investment Banking Associate | Mergers & Acquisitions

Selby Jennings; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnered with a globally recognized upper middle-market investment bank to recruit an Investment Banking Associate for its expanding Business Services M&A group in Richmond, VA.

Ideal candidates bring significant M&A experience, strong financial modeling, and sell-side execution skills. The role offers in-office work five days a week in Richmond with ownership on live transactions under a senior team.

Qualifications

• 1st or 2nd year Associate with significant M&A deal experience.
• Analyst-to-Associate promotions, or MBA Associates with significant M&A experience post-MBA.
• Strong sell-side execution background, including financial modeling, marketing materials, and process management.
• Based in Richmond, or open to relocating; in-office schedule, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support sell-side M&A transactions from start to close.
• Develop and present financial models and valuation analyses.
• Prepare marketing materials and target lists for clients.
• Take ownership on live deals under senior supervision.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Sell-side execution

Marketing materials

Process management

Education

MBA

Job description

Investment Banking Associate - Business Services M&A (Richmond, VA)

Selby Jennings is partnering with a globally recognized upper middle-market investment bank on a search for an Investment Banking Associate to join its expanding Business Services group in Richmond, VA.

About the Opportunity This is a chance to join a growing, M&A-focused team at a well-regarded firm with a prestigious brand. The group is building out its Richmond presence and has a strong pipeline of active mandates, all of which are sell-side. Associates take on real ownership on live deals and work closely with a strong senior team.

Highlights

• M&A-focused, with a pipeline made up primarily of sell-side mandates
• Real ownership and responsibility on live transactions
• Strong, well-regarded senior team in a growing group
• Global upper middle-market platform with a prestigious brand
• Opportunity to help build out a newer, expanding office

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 1st or 2nd year Associate with significant M&A deal experience
• Analyst-to-Associate promotes, or MBA Associates with significant M&A experience post-MBA
• Strong sell-side execution background, including financial modeling, marketing materials, and process management
• Based in Richmond, or open to relocating
• Comfortable with a fully in-office schedule, 5 days per week