Merchant Banking Analyst | SPAC

Selby Jennings; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Incentive pools

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks an entrepreneurial banking professional to drive transaction execution, sourcing efforts, and overall firm growth for a boutique merchant banking advisory platform focused on SPACs, M&A, and capital raises.

Ideal candidates are Investment Banking Analysts, Private Equity Associates, or Investment Banking Associates with 2+ years of experience who thrive in a lean environment and contribute to business development and deal origination.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of investment banking experience preferred.
• Background in M&A, capital markets, technology banking, SPAC advisory, or related financial advisory environments.

Responsibilities

• Support SPAC, M&A, and capital raising engagements from inception through closing.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials.
• Develop management presentations, investor materials, and strategic positioning documents.
• Work closely with management teams, functioning as an extension of the company's internal finance and strategy team.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and assist with transaction structuring.
• Drive project management efforts across multiple concurrent mandates.
• Identify and source prospective transaction opportunities through VC, growth equity, and founder networks.
• Support outreach to investors, management teams, and strategic partners.
• Maintain relationships with venture funds and emerging technology ecosystems.
• Assist in evaluating prospective acquisition and SPAC opportunities.
• Contribute ideas to expand the firm's transaction pipeline.

Skills

Investment Banking

M&A Advisory

Financial Modeling

Valuation

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Deal Origination

Job description

Our client is a boutique merchant banking advisory platform focused on SPAC transactions, M&A advisory, and capital raising assignments.

The firm is actively advising multiple SPAC vehicles, supporting capital markets transactions, and partnering with venture capital investors, founders, and management teams on strategic transactions. With several active mandates and a growing West Coast presence, they are seeking an entrepreneurial banking professional to help drive transaction execution, sourcing efforts, and overall firm growth.

Ideal Candidates are current Investment Banking Analysts, Private Equity Associates, or Investment Banking Associates who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of wearing multiple hats, managing transactions with limited infrastructure, and contributing meaningfully to business development and deal origination efforts.

Benefits

• Unlike traditional banking roles, team members have the opportunity to participate directly in transaction economics through cash compensation, deal-specific incentive pools, and substantial equity participation tied to sponsored SPAC vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution

• Support SPAC, M&A, and capital raising engagements from inception through closing.


• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials.


• Develop management presentations, investor materials, and strategic positioning documents.


• Work closely with management teams, functioning as an extension of the company's internal finance and strategy team.


• Coordinate due diligence processes and assist with transaction structuring.


• Drive project management efforts across multiple concurrent mandates.

Business Development & Origination

• Identify and source prospective transaction opportunities primarily through venture capital, growth equity, and founder networks.


• Support outreach efforts to investors, management teams, and strategic partners.


• Maintain relationships with venture funds and emerging technology ecosystems.


• Assist in evaluating prospective acquisition and SPAC combination opportunities.


• Contribute ideas and insights that help expand the firm's transaction pipeline.

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years of investment banking experience preferred.


• Background in M&A, capital markets, technology banking, SPAC advisory, or related financial advisory environments.


• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and presentation development capabilities.


• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and drive outcomes.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to participate in building a growing platform.


• Strong organizational skills and willingness to take ownership across a wide range of responsibilities.


• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-accountability environment.


• Prior corporate development experience may be considered, particularly if preceded by investment banking training.