Investment Banking Associate - Industrials
Investment Banking Senior Analyst / Associate - Industrials
Location: Chicago or Minneapolis
Overview
An established, well‑regarded investment banking platform is seeking to hire a Senior Analyst or Associate to join its Industrials Investment Banking group. This team advises middle‑market and upper‑middle‑market clients, primarily on M&A transactions, and is known for strong deal flow, collaborative execution teams, and long‑term career development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lateral banker looking to deepen sector expertise within Industrials while gaining broad transaction exposure and direct interaction with senior bankers and clients.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of M&A and capital markets transactions, primarily within the Industrials sector
- Build and maintain detailed financial models including three‑statement models, valuation analyses, and transaction support models
- Prepare client-facing materials such as pitchbooks, confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and board materials
- Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research and analysis
- Coordinate due diligence processes and workstreams across internal and external parties
- Collaborate closely with senior bankers, clients, private equity sponsors, and counterparties
Qualifications
- Senior Analyst: ~2.5 years of prior investment banking experience
- Associate: ~3-5 years of investment banking experience (post‑undergrad or post‑MBA)
- Experience at a reputable investment banking platform with strong transaction exposure
- Industrials coverage experience is preferred but not required for strong generalists
- Strong technical foundation in accounting, finance, and valuation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
Additional Details
- Strong deal exposure across sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions
- Lean teams with meaningful responsibility at the Senior Analyst and Associate levels
- Long‑term growth opportunity within an established Industrials franchise
- Open to candidates currently based in or willing to relocate to Chicago or Minneapolis
If you'd like to learn more, please apply today and a member of our team will reach out with more information.
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