M&A IB Associate - Digital Infrastructure

Stephens; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephens, a private, family-owned financial services firm, seeks an Associate for its Communications & Digital Infrastructure Services group in Little Rock. You will play a central role on deal teams, mentor analysts and manage financial analyses, due diligence and client materials across live engagements.

You will develop valuation work, build transaction models and present materials to clients, while maintaining high integrity and delivering results in a collaborative, client-focused

Qualifications

• 3+ years of investment banking experience or an MBA with 1+ years of experience as an investment banking associate.
• Experience advising clients in the services space is a plus.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workstreams and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• High level of personal integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Driving transaction execution in collaboration with other deal team members.
• Developing and reviewing financial models, valuation analyses, comparable company analysis and other transaction-related analyses.
• Creating and presenting client-facing materials, including Confidential Information Presentations, management presentations, and marketing pitches.
• Helping plan and execute live engagements, including due diligence, process management and coordination with clients and other counterparties.
• Conducting company, industry, buyer/investor and market research.
• Training, mentoring and developing analysts.
• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Financial modeling

Valuation analyses

Presentation skills

Analytical ability

Project management

Team collaboration

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

MBA with IB associate experience

Job description

Stephens, a private, family-owned financial services firm, seeks an Associate for its Communications & Digital Infrastructure Services group in Little Rock. You will play a central role on deal teams, mentor analysts and manage financial analyses, due diligence and client materials across live engagements.

You will develop valuation work, build transaction models and present materials to clients, while maintaining high integrity and delivering results in a collaborative, client-focused