Strategic M&A Associate: Execution & Valuation

Moelis & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Moelis & Company seeks an experienced Associate for its New York Mergers & Acquisitions advisory practice. You will own financial analyses, build valuation models, and support senior bankers in client engagements on transactions across industries.

You will translate research into valuation analyses and client recommendations while guiding Analysts and coordinating with senior bankers and other advisors to execute complex deals.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, corporate finance and valuation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with financial modeling.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Results driven and able to perform under tight deadlines.
• Proven team player who interacts with internal groups, clients and advisors.
• Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of execution workstreams and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior bankers in origination activities, including evaluating strategic alternatives, identifying potential acquirers and acquisition targets, and preparing client presentations.
• Preparing and analyzing historical and projected financial statements, developing financial models and evaluating the financial implications of mergers and acquisitions.
• Building and applying valuation models, including comparable company analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and precedent transaction analysis.
• Taking ownership of transaction execution workstreams, including due diligence, preparation of transaction materials and coordination with clients and other advisors.
• Preparing analyses to assess transaction structures, merger consequences and financing considerations.
• Conducting company and industry research, including analysis of business models, competitive positioning, market trends and shareholder profiles.
• Guiding Analysts and reviewing financial analyses and presentation materials for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Investment Banking

Financial analysis

Valuation

Financial modeling

Communication

Presentation

Team player

Attention to detail

Ownership

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Moelis & Company seeks an experienced Associate for its New York Mergers & Acquisitions advisory practice. You will own financial analyses, build valuation models, and support senior bankers in client engagements on transactions across industries.

You will translate research into valuation analyses and client recommendations while guiding Analysts and coordinating with senior bankers and other advisors to execute complex deals.