Industrials IB - Sr Analyst / Associate - Chicago
Title: Industrials Investment Banking - Senior Analyst / Junior Associate
Location: Chicago
A leading investment bank's Global Industrials Group, based in Chicago, is experiencing rapid growth and represents a key strategic initiative for the firm. Professionals at the Senior Analyst and Junior Associate levels are integral to the development and maintenance of client relationships and are actively involved throughout the lifecycle of transactions. These team members benefit from close collaboration with senior bankers, including Senior Managing Directors, Managing Directors, and Vice Presidents. The group places a strong emphasis on professional development, fostering skills in marketing, sales, analytics, and communication.
The firm offers a unique opportunity to work in small, high-impact teams on significant strategic and financing assignments, providing substantial exposure to senior leadership and clients. Ideal candidates are high performers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate initiative, creativity, maturity, and a strong desire to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day execution of advisory and financing transactions
- Lead financial and accounting analyses; identify and evaluate M&A and financing opportunities
- Conduct market, industry, and company research to support client solutions and identify new opportunities
- Oversee the development of complex financial models for various corporate finance scenarios
- Perform valuation and financial analysis using both standard and proprietary methodologies
- Review historical financial records and assist in preparing financial projections
- Synthesize strategic insights into presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct due diligence to assess the viability of client business models and forecasts
- Support transaction execution, including preparation of marketing materials such as teasers and information memoranda
- Contribute to deal origination and idea generation for client pitches
- Serve as a financial and strategic advisor alongside senior bankers
- Build and maintain client relationships through consistent engagement and industry insight
- Proactively identify and present new business opportunities to clients
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated maturity and ability to collaborate with senior executives
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Excellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Prior experience in sell-side advisory is a plus
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