Strategic M&A Associate - Capital Advisory

Forvis Mazars US; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Capital Advisors, LLC, a Forvis Mazars subsidiary, seeks an Associate to join the investment banking team. You will gain hands-on experience across sell-side, buy-side and capital-raising transactions with substantial leadership support for professional development.

You will perform company and market research, build financial models, and prepare client‑facing materials, driving transaction execution from start to finish in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Liberal Arts degree with strong quantitative ability.
• Minimum of two (2) years of prior investment banking or other finance / accounting positions involving M&A or corporate finance activities such as private equity, transaction services, or business valuation.
• Series 79 & 63 licenses or willingness to pursue.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong writing and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to high-quality work with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to identify new and innovative ways to improve success across the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage and administer sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct company, industry, market, and competitor research to support client engagements, transaction positioning, and strategic recommendations.
• Analyze historical and projected financial performance, operating trends, cash flows, and key business drivers to identify opportunities, risks, and potential transaction considerations.
• Build, maintain, and review integrated financial models to evaluate transaction scenarios, purchase price considerations, and debt and equity financing alternatives.
• Perform valuation analyses using methodologies such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow, and leveraged buyout analysis.
• Support day‑to‑day execution of sell‑side, buy‑side, and capital‑raising engagements from initial preparation through closing.
• Coordinate due diligence workstreams, virtual data rooms, information requests, Q&A processes, and the flow of information among clients and transaction parties.
• Prepare and refine client‑facing materials, including pitch books, proposals, teasers, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and other transaction marketing materials.
• Develop and evaluate potential buyer, investor, and acquisition target lists using strategic, financial, and industry criteria.
• Participate in client calls, management meetings, presentations, and transaction discussions; prepare analyses and materials that address client and senior banker questions.
• Coordinate with internal specialists and external legal, accounting, tax, financing, and other advisors to help advance transaction workstreams.
• Assist with evaluating transaction structures, financing alternatives, key terms, and strategic considerations.
• Manage assigned workstreams, timelines, and deliverables across multiple engagements, proactively communicating status, issues, and next steps.
• Review work prepared by analysts and provide guidance, feedback, and day‑to‑day support to junior team members.
• Contribute to business development through company and industry screening, market updates, prospective client materials, and tailored pitch preparation.
• Monitor relevant market activity, industry trends, valuation benchmarks, and capital markets developments to inform client advice and transaction strategy.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical tools, transaction processes, and internal resources while pursuing development through engagement execution, special assignments, and training.

Skills

Financial modeling

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Series 79 & 63 licenses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Liberal Arts with quantitative ability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forvis Mazars Capital Advisors, LLC, a Forvis Mazars subsidiary, seeks an Associate to join the investment banking team. You will gain hands-on experience across sell-side, buy-side and capital-raising transactions with substantial leadership support for professional development.

You will perform company and market research, build financial models, and prepare client‑facing materials, driving transaction execution from start to finish in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.