Investment Banking Associate/Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions ("M&A") - New York

BMO Harris Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks an Investment Banking Associate to assist clients in raising capital and providing strategic advisory services. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications to enhance M&A execution and contribute to firm growth. This role emphasizes risk assessment and compliance, integrating client development and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in evaluating corporate transactions and financial analyses.
• Ability to mentor analysts and manage information flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of Investment Banking activities.
• Manage and mentor analysts providing guidance.
• Act as strategic advisor to clients in capital raising.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Series 79 License

Series 63 License

Job description

The Investment Banking Associate is an intermediate level position responsible for assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as in providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the Institutional Banking team. The Investment Banking Associate also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of Citi's Investment Banking business activities
• Leverage past investment banking or related experience to enhance M&A execution and capital raising capabilities
• Contribute to building Citi's franchise
• Manage and mentor analysts by providing detailed guidance and feedback, managing information flow, and providing credit and exposure information to analyst, as appropriate
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or closely related areas of Business Administration Master's degree in Business Administration
• Experience in evaluating corporate transactions and structures
• Experience creating financial analyses
• Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Experience assisting with client development
• Ability to work with teams and track business development (collect research, analyze industry trends)
• Series 79 and 63 licenses

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

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Job Family:

Investment Banking

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Time Type:

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$175,000.00 - $225,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Feb 14, 2025

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