What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Banking Analyst/Associate position at Chesapeake Search Partners?
*In office 5 days/week in Baltimore
CSP's Real Estate & Financial Services practice has been engaged on an Investment Banking Associate search for a boutique firm located in Baltimore. This position works closely with and supports the Managing Directors, Directors, and Vice Presidents of the investment banking practice. The role involves supporting deal execution, due diligence, modeling, and analysis on transactions, with significant direct client interaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Investment Banking Mandates: Assist clients with Buy & Sell-Side M&A advisory and Capital raising mandates, along with providing financial modeling and other advisory services.
- Deal Execution: Support senior staff in preparing financial projections and business valuations, including DCF modeling, comparable company and transaction multiple analyses, and other financial models necessary for transaction processes.
- Document Preparation: Prepare thoughtful and compelling PowerPoint-based Information Memorandums, presentations, and marketing documents.
- Due Diligence: Conduct and facilitate due diligence for sell-side and buy-side transactions.
- Marketing and Analysis: Develop marketing documents and analyses to support transaction execution and conduct industry research and company analysis.
- Client Interaction: Interact with clients on transactional and technical issues, providing support and maintaining strong client relationships.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of investment banking experience at a reputable investment bank or M&A advisory firm.
- Education: Degree from an accredited undergraduate business program, with a concentration in finance or accounting required.
- Skills:
- Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven research abilities.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and judgment.
- Attributes:
- Self-motivated with a results-oriented attitude.
- Aptitude for quickly understanding, developing, and applying complex financial concepts.
- Desire for significant responsibility.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Comfort working directly with senior client executives and capital sources.
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial culture.
For more information, please contact Real Estate & Financial Services Practice at refs@chesapeakesearchpartners.com