Investment Banking Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions (Elite Boutique)

Prospect Rock Partners; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 175.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Prospect Rock Partners in New York seeks an experienced Associate to join its M&A team. You will be directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of M&A transactions, providing critical input on pitch and deal materials to enhance client deliverables.

Required: Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of investment banking or MBA with post-MBA IB experience, strong knowledge of corporate finance, and Series 79 & 63.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or MBA with Finance focus.
• Minimum 3 years in investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A at a top-tier bank.

Aufgaben

• Design, origination, structuring and execution of M&A transactions.
• Draft and refine pitch books and deal materials.
• Support client relationships and due diligence processes.

Kenntnisse

Investment banking experience

Strong communication

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

MBA (Finance)

Tools

FactSet

CapitalIQ

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About Our Client

Our client is a premier global investment bank with a longstanding reputation for M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory work across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Built on execution excellence and deep industry expertise, the firm has earned the trust of corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide for their most significant strategic transactions.

Their approach emphasizes true partnership—pooling knowledge across industries, product groups, and geographies to deliver superior outcomes for clients. They believe in unlocking value not just in businesses, but in their people, creating an environment where talented professionals can do their best work while growing their careers.

About the M&A Group

Our client's New York-based Investment Banking group works across industry sectors with a primary focus on M&A transactions. The team is directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side, sell-side, and other strategic advisory mandates for both existing and prospective clients.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a firm that is ambitious in its goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserves nothing less than their very best. They invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled—professionals who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves.

From day one, you'll have meaningful impact and exposure to live transactions. You'll work in a collaborative environment where excellence is the standard, mentorship is embedded in the culture, and your professional development is a genuine priority.

The Role

Our client seeks an experienced Associate to join their M&A team in New York. As an Associate, you will be directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of M&A transactions, providing critical input on pitch and deal materials to enhance the ultimate deliverable to clients.

Please note: Our client does not sponsor applicants for work visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position, including F-1 (CPT/OPT/STEM OPT), TN, O-1, E-3, or H-1B. Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry, and company research and analysis
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials
• Conduct and model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for buy-side, sell-side, and other strategic advisory mandates
• Build financial models, valuation, and comparable/relative value analyses, including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, LBO, and merger combination models
• Facilitate idea generation and solutions development across groups firmwide

Client & Deal Support

• Develop and prepare client presentations and materials with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Assist in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of M&A transactions
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A experience with a top-tier investment bank, OR an MBA concentrating in Finance with post-MBA investment banking experience at a top-tier investment bank
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis
• M&A investment banking experience a strong plus
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Maturity and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently while remaining an effective team contributor
• Proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office
• Series 79 & 63 required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $175K–$225K, based on relevant skills, training, experience, and education
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off