M&A Associate: Lead Live Deals & Path to Leadership

Taureau Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taureau Group seeks an Associate to contribute on live M&A engagements from day one, working directly with business owners, entrepreneurs, and private equity sponsors. You’ll help drive sell-side and buy-side execution across transactions and assist in new business development, gaining early ownership opportunities and hands-on mentorship.

You will lead coordination of deals, develop memoranda, and perform rigorous financial analysis, with exposure to full deal lifecycles and direct client

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking or corporate M&A.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or General Business; MBA preferred; FINRA licensing preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination and execution of M&A transactions from engagement through close with clients and senior bankers.
• Create confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing materials.
• Conduct rigorous company, industry, and buyer/investor research to sharpen deal strategy.
• Build and stress-test historical and projected financial models and translate numbers into a client narrative.
• Value companies using multiple methodologies (comps, precedent, DCF) and defend conclusions in conversations.
• Help shape deal strategy and marketing approach with senior bankers from positioning through negotiation.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, prospects, and advisors to support repeat business.
• Pursue ongoing personal and professional development aligned with growth and leadership trajectory.

Skills

Verbal & writing

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Taureau Group seeks an Associate to contribute on live M&A engagements from day one, working directly with business owners, entrepreneurs, and private equity sponsors. You’ll help drive sell-side and buy-side execution across transactions and assist in new business development, gaining early ownership opportunities and hands-on mentorship.

You will lead coordination of deals, develop memoranda, and perform rigorous financial analysis, with exposure to full deal lifecycles and direct client