Investment Banking Senior Analyst/Associate
Investment Banking Senior Analyst / Associate
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Industry Focus: Generalist M&A & Capital Advisory
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus
About the Opportunity
I'm partnering with a highly regarded middle-market investment bank in Minneapolis that is looking to add a Senior Analyst or Associate to its growing team. The firm advises privately held, sponsor-backed, and employee-owned businesses on mergers & acquisitions, capital raises, recapitalizations, and other strategic advisory engagements across a variety of industries.
The team works on transactions typically ranging from approximately $100 million to $500 million+ in enterprise value, providing junior and mid-level bankers with meaningful client exposure, significant responsibility, and hands-on deal execution experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to join a collaborative entrepreneurial environment with strong deal flow, lean deal teams, and clear opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of M&A and capital advisory transactions from initial marketing through closing
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, including operating models, valuation analyses, merger models, and LBO analyses
- Prepare client presentations, pitch materials, confidential information memorandums (CIMs), management presentations, and other deal-related materials
- Conduct industry, company, and market research across a variety of sectors
- Coordinate due diligence processes and interact with clients, buyers, investors, attorneys, and other transaction participants
- Analyze strategic alternatives and develop financial and valuation recommendations for clients
- Mentor and assist junior team members as appropriate
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in one of the following:
- Investment Banking
- Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)
- Corporate Finance
- Valuation Advisory
- Financial Modeling / Deal-Oriented Finance Roles
- Strong financial modeling, accounting, and valuation skills
- Experience supporting M&A, financing, or strategic transactions is highly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Strong middle-market platform with an established reputation in the Minneapolis market
- Broad exposure to M&A and capital advisory assignments across multiple industries
- Advises privately held, sponsor-backed, and employee-owned businesses
- Lean team structure provides meaningful responsibility and direct interaction with senior bankers and clients
- Consistent transaction activity with deal sizes generally ranging from $100M to $500M+ EV
- Clear path for advancement in a growing organization
- Collegial culture focused on mentorship and professional development
If you'd like to learn more, please apply today and a member of our team will reach out with more information!
Why Connect with Selby Jennings? Whether you are actively exploring a new opportunity or just starting to think about your next move, we encourage you to apply. By joining our network, you will gain access to current and future opportunities, real-time market insight, and honest career guidance from recruiters who specialize in investment banking and financial services. Even if the timing isn't right today, building a relationship with Selby Jennings can help position you for the right opportunity when it comes along.
About Selby Jennings: Selby Jennings is a specialist financial services talent partner with 20+ years of experience working with leading investment banks, advisory firms, and financial institutions. Our Corporate & Investment Banking team focuses on M&A, Capital Markets, Corporate Development, Restructuring, and more, with offices across the U.S. including New York, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Tampa. We build long-term relationships with professionals at every stage of their careers.
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