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EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL/PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Since inception, IBI has been a leading provider of talented, knowledgeable graduates
to the Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Hedge Fund industry, who have gone
on to work for some of Wall Street's most prestigious firms. As a value added service to our students, (included in the tuition), we constantly seek available positions and tailor complete resume and cover letter revision, along with interview preparation for each student's needs.
The addition of the skills learned through this training program to our graduate's resumes has significantly enhanced their ability to secure not only analyst and associate, but also more senior positions both with and without our assistance. Many of our graduates come to us with no previous banking experience and are still able to be successful. (For detailed testimonials, please call to request our due diligence package).
Below you will find our most recent job postings, including some of the email communications with our placement partners; for internships, switch to our "Internships" page through the navigation button above.
These postings and communications have had the names removed, current and past students can contact us to have their resumes submitted to any of the positions below by providing the reference number to our on-staff career counselor.
Finally, IBI trains a number of small boutique banks and PE firms who also inquire about our qualified graduates and request their resumes.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE JOB OPENINGS
Ref# NY7074
Investment Banking Associate
New York, NY
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena & forecast market trends in the insurance sector. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. In Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related + 3 years of experience in job offered or as an Analyst or related. Must have experience with: performing comparable company analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, & comparable acquisitions analysis; M&A, share accretion/dilution & leveraged buyouts; insurance sector.
Ref# FL2000
Investment Banking Associate
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
An Associate position with this firm requires a highly motivated, hard working, innovative individual that wants to play a primary role in deal origination and execution, take advantage of accelerated development opportunities, expand their professional expertise in both investment banking and private equity, and enjoy the quality of life that South Florida provides.
Responsibilities
- Sell-side investment banking assignments – write memoranda, build financial models, identify potential buyers, manage the M&A and due diligence process for clients, handle negotiations, and drive successful deals
- Buy-side investment banking assignments – identify acquisition candidates that fit the buyers' strategy, qualify potential targets, build financial models, manage the M&A and due diligence process, handle negotiations, and drive successful deals
- Private equity sourcing and execution for the firm's private equity affiliate
- New business development – intellectual property creation, and other practice-building opportunities as appropriate
Requirements
- 2-3 years of bulge bracket or boutique investment banking experience focused on M&A
- Track record of success
- Drive, energy, and hands-on leadership in an entrepreneurial environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness
- Familiarity with the transportation and logistics sector
Ref# RI2000
Investment Banking Analyst
Woonsocket, RI
Job Description
The Investment Banking Analyst is responsible for but not limited to:
- Perform quantitative analyses to help evaluate and implement strategic options
- Perform market research and other analyses to assess the impact of market trends
- Perform company research and due diligence in support of strategic options
- Filter business development opportunities and provide strategic recommendations
- Lead and project manage work streams associated with strategic projects
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and other competitive research
- Perform industry and channel reviews and prepare periodic reports on key trends
- Interface with other groups within the firm and externally to collect and synthesize data
- Develop and present discussion material for senior management
Requirements
- A four year degree from a top undergraduate institution with strong record of academic performance
- Strong SAT score
- 3 years at leading management consulting firm, private equity firm, or investment bank required
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong problem solving abilities
- Advanced capabilities in use of spreadsheet and presentation software
- Ability to perform valuation and other financial analyses (including DCF, public/private comparables, synergy, accretion/dilution, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
- Prefer experience in healthcare
Ref# MI2000
Investment Banking Analyst/Associate
Southfield, MI
Leading financial advsiory services firm is seeking dynamic and experienced professional at the Analyst or Associate level to join their team. These roles will involve developing financial models, conducting buyer/seller industry research, drafting offering and investment memorandums, performing various analyses, conducting due diligence and other duties and responsibilities as required. Qualified candidates will possess sound quantitative and qualitative skills, above average MS Excel skills and an ability to excel in a demanding, fast paced environment. A four year degree in finance, accounting or economics is required. MBA's will receive strongest consideration. A minimum 2 years of relevant experience is required. CPA is highly preferred. The role offers the successful candidate an extremely lucrative compensation program.
Ref# IL2017
Investment Banking
Chicago, IL
This prestigious investment banking firm is looking for their newest entry level investment banker. On this rotational program, you'll be exposed to all areas of investment banking, business travel, and have excellent pay and benefits, plus a year end bonus.
Requirements
- 0-2 years experience in Finance or related field (internship welcome)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline
Ref#TX2016
Analyst & Associate
Dallas, TX
Public company in central Texas looking to expand distressed asset purchasing platform. Analyst and Senior Associate needed to assist in the organization and due diligence performed on loan and asset purchase opportunities. Primary responsibilities include analysis of and recommended pricing of public loan sale opportunities from the FDIC and commercial banks. Positions will be based in Dallas, TX.
Primary Functions
- Assist the Acquisition team in the loan underwriting process through due diligence gathering and analysis.
- Work with Loan Sale Advisors in collecting all required underwriting documentation and monitor receipt of information to meet target dates established for purchasing the transaction.
- Create financial spreadsheets and develop pro-forma based on operating trends, market research and appraisal information
- Assist the valuation consultants in valuing office, retail, industrial, multi-family, hospitality and unimproved land assets
- Prepare Investment committee presentations.
- Maintain outstanding due diligence list and provide daily status updates to vice president of acquisitions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of financial statement analysis, general accounting, cash flows and mortgage interest calculations.
- Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
- Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
- Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Applicable knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Experience
- College (BS/BA) degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred.
- Commercial real estate loan underwriting experience is a plus
Ref# NY7073
Financial Analyst
New York, NY
Poistion Duties
- Provide analytical and marketing support to the Relationship Managers
- Assist with the origination and execution of transactions with the objective of maximizing revenues (net banking income) while minimizing risk (capital allocated)
- Prepare credit applications, build financial projections, perform risk analysis
- Review due diligence items and financing documentation, and monitoring transactions once firm becomes a party to the financings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or related field
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in banking sector required
- Strong understanding of financial accounting
- Solid understanding of how an income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement are generated
- Strong MS Excel modeling skills required
- Ability to filter and process large amounts of information
- Proficiency with general financial systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong quantitative analytical skills
- Formal credit training is a plus
Ref# TOR1034
Associate - Private Equity
Toronto, ON
About the Job
This private equity firm is seeking one to two Associates to join their team in Toronto. The position will appeal to a highly motivated individual who is interested in utilizing their modeling, valuations and M & A experience to gain exposure to private equity in an entrepreneurial and high performance environment. The position will be for a two year term, and may be extendible for a further year in cases of exceptional performance. The organization offers exceptional opportunities to learn under experienced management, and to contribute and progress in a team environment that rewards professional excellence and individual initiative.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in a wide variety of transactions headed by senior and members of the group
- Gain exposure to all parts of the deal process. Initial emphasis will be placed on financial analysis, modeling and valuation
- Conduct preliminary screening and analysis of potential investments and due diligence. Provide assistance with transaction structuring.
- Actively participate in the execution and monitoring of investments
Requirements
- Undergraduate bachelors degree in a related discipline, and/or MBA will be given consideration
- 2-4 years of financial analytical and modeling experience in a large investment bank or private equity firm. Preference is for second-year Analysts, up to first-year Associates
- Strong LBO financial modeling skills are required and a technical assessment will be administered to selected candidates
- Demonstration of exception academic standing will be requested in the form of transcripts
- Inherent passion for principal investing coupled with advanced oral and written communication skills
Ref# NY7027
Investment Banking Analyst
New York, NY
About the Job
Prestigious middle market Investment Bank located in New York City is currently seeking (3) Analysts for their expanding Public Finance Group.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Approximately 1-5 years of Investment Banking experience.
- Ideal candidate will be bright, organized, attentive to detail and highly motivated.
- Must be able to handle pressure and work well in a hectic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong Accounting and Finance skills required.
- Financial modeling, valuation, M&A and prior public finance analysis experience from investment banking is a must.
Ref# CA2104
Investment Banking M&A Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Leading Boutique Investment Bank looking for an Analyst. The firm specializes in merger and acquisitions transactions for private and public companies as well as private capital raising. Must have Investment Banking experience, interest in Media/Telecom experience is preferred.
Analysts will play an integral role in all of the firm's merger and acquisition advisory activities. Analysts are expected to be active contributors during every phase of the deal process, and are encouraged to handle a high level of responsibility on transaction teams. Analysts lead the writing and development of both the initial pitch material and descriptive memoranda and are expected to actively participate in drafting sessions and due diligence meetings. Analysts are also responsible for the integrity of the valuation analyses and merger and acquisition models developed in concert with Financial Analysts.
Ref# TOR1032
Analyst
Toronto, Ontario
Based in Toronto and reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, the Analyst plays a key role in making and managing hedge fund investments globally. The Analyst will assist in evaluating potential fund managers, conducting research, developing investment recommendations, participating in the negotiation and execution of fund investments and managing investments.
Role Specific Accountibilities
A) Analyze Investment Opportunities:
- Research, analyze and evaluate hedge fund managers, including assisting in the overall evaluation process
- Perform due diligence on hedge funds managers (including investment performance, quality of investment teams, investment merits and risks, expected returns, etc.)
- Perform quantitative analysis on the impact of a given hedge fund investment on the CPPIB portfolio
- Develop independent, fact-based views on external managers
- Assist team in preparation of investment recommendation materials, including ad hoc analyses in addition to written investment recommendations
- Assist in presenting Manager Recommendations to the External Portfolio Management Team, Public Market Investments department and the Investment Committee
- Attend and participate in External Portfolio Management investment recommendation meetings.
B) Manage and Monitor Hedge Fund Investments:
- Coordinate with CPPIB Finance & Operations, Risk Management and Total Portfolio Management teams with respect to monitoring ongoing investments
- Monitor ongoing financial performance of funds, providing an ongoing assessment of performance, and risk exposures
- Participate in regular meetings and calls with hedge fund managers as required.
C) Assist in Developing External Portfolio Management Strategy:
- Assist (Sr.) Portfolio Managers in evaluating the attractiveness of addressing new hedge fund strategies
- Perform market research on various hedge fund strategies
- Perform quantitative analysis to understand the impact and/or complementary nature of various strategies with the CPPIB portfolio.
Requirements
- 2 - 4 years experience in investing / portfolio management, investment banking, private equity, management consulting or other relevant areas
- Undergraduate or post-graduate degree, preferably in commerce or business administration, engineering or mathematics
- Strong understanding of business models and capital structures required
- Sound knowledge of finance, economics, statistics and trading strategies is required
- A demonstrated interest in portfolio management, trading, investing and/or finance
- Candidate needs to be resourceful and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong research, financial modeling, analytical and valuation skills
- Professionalism and integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Flexibility, adaptability and initiative
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Team player who enjoys a high performance culture
- Willingness to travel.
Ref# NY7070
Power & Utilities Hedge Fund Analyst
New York, NY
The analyst will work in a team of five and report directly to the Portfolio Manager, who will evaluate the ideas and suitability of the potential investments for the portfolio.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have successfully participated in a 2-year training program with a Top Tier Investment Bank. Investment Bankers starting their 3rd year are ideal. We will also, look at select current 2nd Year Investment Banking Analysts
- Candidates must come from a top university program with excellent GPA / SAT scores
- Candidates must have the ability to construct and articulate investment ideas
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- An ability to think quickly, critically and objectively
Ref# TX2015
Real Estate Analyst
Dallas, TX
Responsibilities
- Cash flow modeling
- Real estate and loan underwriting and due diligence
- Lease abstracting
- Market research
- Loan document review
- Site inspections
Requirements
- MBA and Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or commercial real estate
- Minimum 3.5 GPA or above from top-tier school
- Must have 1-5 years experience in commercial real estate and loan documentation
- Experience reviewing and analyzing rent rolls, operating statements, budgets, appraisals and engineering reports
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication
- Self-starter, able to work independently or in a team environment
- Demonstrated flexibility to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Unquestionable integrity and ethics
- Success developing and sustaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues
- Strong proficiency in MS Office applications
- Proficiency in Argus is a plus
Ref# NY7069
Investment Banking - M&A/DCM/Energy Analyst
New York, NY
About the Job
- Perform financial analysis and valuation, including DCF, comparable transitions, and comparable companies
- Prepared client presentations and transaction execution materials including confidential information memoranda, management presentations and credit committee and sales force memoranda.
- Built detailed, flexible financial models to perform discounted cash flow, sum-of-the-parts, leveraged buyout, and accretion/dilution analysis for use in transactions
- Prepare pitchbooks for client presentations
- Build infrastructure processes for the group such as creating standardized templates.
- Provide value added financial guidance in support of deal advancement and deal target identification mechanism, by way of research and financial analysis.
- Develop and present to senior management financial metrics pertaining to acquisitions including deal economics, Net Present Value/ Internal Rate of Return and accretion/ dilution analyses.
Requirements
- Have previous experience in investment banking, corporate finance or M&A
- Strong financial modelling skills and Valuation techniques and a good quantitative background
- Enthusiastic, Willingness to learn and adapt, Motivated and a desire to succeed
- Previous experience in the industrials good but not essential
- Work well in a team environment and have a proven track record
Ref# TX2014
Analyst - Energy Investment Banking
Houston, TX
Currently looking for Senior Analyst to join their investment group.
This investment banking team has a growing client base, the energy investment banking team raised $7.0 billion in 15 oil and gas, mining and ethanol transactions. With a 20 member banking team, an expanded investment banking presence through this Houston office, and a 14-person energy research group, this investment banking position is one of strength across its entire energy platform.
Requirements
- 1 plus year as an analyst, energy experience a plus
Ref# NY7068
Financial Analyst
New York, NY
Responsibilities
- Develop and update annual and quarterly budgets and cash flow forecasts
- Ensure accurate data management across accounting systems and budget / forecasting models (balance sheet and P&L)
- Detail oriented, high degree of accuracy in all duties.
- Ability to think and operate beyond standard scope of responsibility, possess strong decision making skills, demonstrate independent judgment.
- Highly organized and adept at time management.
- Strong team player.
- Exceptional communication skills; ability to communicate openly with all levels of employees on a variety of matters both written and verbal.
- Ability to understand information flows from multiple front end systems through to end user management information reporting tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with other departments in order to share information, assist in process improvements and resolve day to day finance issues as they arise.
- Advanced Excel, Business Objects, Access
Qualifications
- Bachelors in accounting / finance, and (or) related degree
- Minimum 1+ years of industry experience (prior Financial Services experience preferred)
- Strong excel, financial modeling and powerpoint presentation development skills
Ref# NY7067
Associate - Investment Banking
New York, NY
Position Duties
- Prepare, analyze and explain historical and projected financial information
- Perform, coordinate and execute due diligence on M&A transactions
- Prepare marketing pitches, management presentations and confidential memoranda
- Prepare valuation analysis of businesses and companies
- Assist in planning and marketing engagements
- Proactively build and maintain direct contact with clients, professional advisors and perspective clients
- Supervise junior staff members in producing industry publications, analysis and research
- Work on various engagements, including M&A, debt/equity private placements, LBO’s and refinancings
Requirements
- MBA required
- 3 years Investment Banking experience
- Proven expertise in financial modeling and valuation analysis
- Strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
- Strong analytical knowledge
- Must possess and interest in the Industrials sector (Chemicals, Automotive, Transportation, Consumer Goods, etc.)
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to interact effectively with senior internal and client management
Ref# TX2013
Portfolio Analyst
Houston, TX
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis on property financial statements
- Conduct research on markets and submarkets with portfolio assets
- Assist in preparation of an annual portfolio review and quarterly updates as required
- Maintain master calendar with all deadlines contained in the company guidebook
- Track reporting requests and confirm that appropriate parties informed
- Perform random spot checks of reports submitted to the company to ensure accuracy
- Track property inspections to ensure that all reports are completed on schedule
- Maintain list of covenants for each loan and monitor for events of default
- Coordinated borrower requests and approvals with staff
- Position will require some travel (25%)
Qualifications
- 3 years experience performing financial/statistical analysis
- Bachelors degree (accounting, finance or economics preferred)
- Experience in commercial real estate preferred but not required
- Strong analytic skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Good writing and interpersonal communication skills
Ref# TOR1029
Analyst
Toronto, Ontario
Responsibilities
- Preparation of pitch books and presentations.
- Performance of Industry and comparable company analysis and documentation to support the execution of new issues financing for clients.
- Create and maintain financial models and perform valuations.
- Participate in the execution of M&A and financing transactions.
- Perform extensive operating and financial due diligence.
- Track industry competitors and other market developments: profile competitors, including core businesses, financials, recent developments, stated strategic priorities, analyst viewpoints, issues, and challenges.
Requirements
- 0 - 5 years maximum of investment banking, finance experience or other outstanding experience. Recent graduates with degrees in mining or geology will also be considered in addition to the arts and other fields.
- Superior quantitative and critical thinking skills.
- Strong Excel modeling skills.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in commerce/business or the arts (engineering considered).
- Proven track record of success both professionally and academically.
- Candidates must be detail-orientated, pro-active, self-motivated and be able to manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interest in investments and understanding of applied investment and valuation analysis.
- Highly analytical, collaberative team player, strong work ethic.
- Able to work independently, strong intiative.
- Excellent oral and written communication and client presentation skills.
- Relevant industry experience is considered an asset.
- Exceptional financial/analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well with peers and clients.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime, often at short notice.
- Superior computer skills (Excel modelling skills, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Job is open to students who are graduating, graduates and undergraduates and alumni and anyone else who is prepared to start a full time job in July 2012.
Ref# MA1009
Associate
Boston, MA
Investment Banking Associates at this firm work in small, client-focused teams on a variety of financial transactions. Associates are encouraged to take on increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with their abilities. Associates are also responsible for the development of Financial Analysts and teach them how to develop finance and execution skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead engagement teams in sell-side, buy-side and general advisory M&A engagements
- Oversee due diligence
- Lead preparation of documentation and materials
- Market and negotiate the transaction
- Lead engagement teams in execution of financing transactions, including public offerings, private placements and PIPE transactions
- Work with Sr. bankers to ensure prompt and effective execution of transactions
- Provide support with new business development efforts, including: Identification and prioritization of potential clients, Development and delivery of pitches to prospective clients, Participation in marketing at appropriate industry events
- Coordinate with Equity Research team members
- Take initiative in developing junior team members through formal project work and informal coaching and mentoring
Requirements
- Must be willing to relocate to Boston
- Undergraduate degree with strong academic credentials, MBA preferred
- 2-4 years experience in Investment Banking
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrate strong work ethic and commitment to team atmosphere
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- U.S. work authorization required
Ref# TX2012
Associate - Oil & Gas
Houston, TX
The associate will gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expanded knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. Associates develops financial models, performs customized company valuation analyses, and is actively involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and fixed income and equity issuances in the New York region. In addition, associates organize and prepare presentations, which explain industry trends, assess clients’ situations to provide the necessary financial advice, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Additionally, associates coordinate teams of tax advisors, attorneys, and bankers for various transactions; lead due diligence processes and actively participate in the negotiations of legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to helping the firm's structure client transactions, the associates are a vital part of the firm's banking teams.
Requirements
- Current investment banking experience, including knowledge of debt & equity financing and M&A; expertise in related modeling and valuation techniques is required
- Candidates who have investment banking experience in other industry sectors but have a demonstrated interest in Natural Resources will be considered
- EITHER: Bachelors degree plus a minimum of 3.5 years’ investment banking experience (i.e., direct promote into either the associate class of 2009 or 2010);
- OR: MBA with up to 2 years’ post-MBA investment banking experience (class of 2009 hire)
- History of outstanding academic and professional achievement
- Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions
Ref# NY7064
Investment Banking Analyst
New York, NY
Responsibilities
Analysts will act as banking generalists, working as a part of our global investment banking team on a variety of engagements. Individuals will be assigned a wide variety of projects and given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit. We are looking for Analysts to join our team in the Summer of 2012.
Working directly with client senior management teams, board members and stakeholders throughout all phases of transaction advisory and execution, in both healthy and distressed situations:
- Preparing financial models and analytical support for merger & acquisitions, restructuring & special situations, and transaction opinion deal teams
- Drafting situation analyses, pitch materials, information memoranda, investor presentations and term sheets
- Performing company, industry, market and competitor research and due diligence
- Contributing to the development and communication of proposals and advice to current and prospective clients
- Ensuring quality of client deliverables by having strong attention to detail
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from an accredited university or college with an expected graduation date between December 2011 and June 2012
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 OR if your school does not use GPA, must be in the top 20% of class
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
- A critical thinker who can quickly evaluate and analyze companies and financial information
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, as well as strong writing and communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with senior professionals in an engagement team
- Ability to master new tasks quickly
- Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results
- Ability and willingness to work long hours and on weekends
- FINRA Series 79 & 63 certification (either current or able to obtain)
Ref# NY7065
Investment Banking Analyst - High Yield
New York, NY
The Global Investment Banking division of this firm is looking to add an Analyst to the High Yield team, based in the New York office.
Key Accountabilities
The Analyst will work with Senior Bankers and Associates providing analytical, due diligence and transaction support. Some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analytical, due diligence and transactional support on workout, restructuring, acquisition and new business opportunities.
- Developing financial models, pitch book materials and conducting company research.
- Analyzing data to help advise our current or prospective corporate clients on actual or prospective transactions.
- Other such duties, responsibilities and authorities may be reasonably required.
Requirements and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in finance, accounting, business or related field.
- Solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Previous experience in the High Yield sector is highly desired.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in investment banking position.
- Series 7 and Series 63 licenses preferred, but not required.
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
- Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
- Proficiency with personal computers and standard productivity applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all level in organization.
- Ability to take initiative and function independently balanced with strong teaming skills.
- Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Ref# NY7066
Investment Banking Associate
New York, NY
The investment banking associate works on a variety of transactions in all stages from pitches to closings. Associates are immediately assigned to a wide variety of projects and given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit. With supervision from senior bankers, an associate will prepare valuations, write memorandums for company sale assignments and private placements, prepare M&A analyses, and participate in due diligence and drafting sessions for public offerings. As an investment banker's skills develop, additional responsibilities will include taking primary responsibility for deal execution of all types of transactions, maintaining client relations during the deal execution period, building industry-specific or product-specific expertise, initiating new client relationships and expanding a business franchise within a designated industry/product sector.
Job Requirements
- preparing and delivering presentations
- performing extensive valuation and pricing analyses
- financial statement modeling and analysis
- supervising and developing analyst level bankers
- playing key leadership roles in the transaction execution process
Qualifications
- approximately 3-5 years of post-undergraduate work experience, preferably in a financial analysis or investment banking role
- an MBA from a top tier business school
- excellent analytical and modeling skills
- strong client management skills
- position is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents only
Ref# TOR1026
Restructuring Analyst
Toronto, Ontario
Responsibilities
Analysts should be prepared to work in a team environment on a diverse range of assignments in turnaround, restructuring, bankruptcy and performance improvement. The projects and work streams will require creativity, resourcefulness and independent judgment. You will be expected to help develop solutions to problems and provide value to clients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business Major)
- 2 or more years of work experience in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, and/or consulting or corporate positions with a financial or accounting focus
- Understanding of accounting and finance
- Understanding of how to analyze financial statements and prepare financial models
- Understanding of how to analyze and forecast cash flows
- Understanding the key operational performance drivers of a business
- Ability to manage and organize large sets of unorganized or incomplete data
- Interaction with clients (ability to request and extract information)
- Ability to stay on task while working on multiple work streams (organizational skills)
- Problem solving skills with the ability to think through alternative solutions
- Commitment to promoting integrity, leadership and objectivity
- Entrepreneurial team player who can excel in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
- Confident speaker (can communicate with personnel at all levels)
- Efficient business writer
- Willingness to travel up to 100%
Ref# MA1008
Investment Banking Analyst
Boston, MA
The Analyst will play an integral role in all of the firm's merger and acquisition advisory activities. Analysts are expected to be active contributors during every phase of the deal process, and are encouraged to handle a high level of responsibility on transaction teams. Analysts will work closely with senior team members while executing a variety of corporate finance transactions and support business development initiatives within the Technology and Media group. Analysts will immediately assume a great deal of responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Researching and analyzing companies, industries, historical financial statements and prospective financial information;
- Building financial models and performing valuation analysis;
- Understanding capital markets trends, assessing companies' capital needs and financing alternatives in consideration of its strategic and financial objectives;
- Identifying appropriate strategic and financial buyers and managing and executing due diligence; and
- Drafting proposal materials and transaction documents/presentations and maintaining relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
- Candidates must be committed to staying up-to-date on industry trends and to anticipating and quickly responding to the issues that emerge when supporting a business in transition.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting integrity, leadership, and objectivity;
- Prior relevant work experience in corporate finance, with some technology experience; preferably in investment banking, restructuring advisory, corporate development, commercial banking, or private equity; will also consider strong applicants from other professional services sectors including public equity analysis (sell or buy-side), consulting, and public accounting;
- Team player who can excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment;
- Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis;
- Financial modeling experience and solid understanding of financial statements;
- Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, both oral and written; and
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
Ref# AB1001
Analyst, Energy Investment Banking
Calgary, Alberta
Duties
- Research and analyze clients' financial situations, industry and market data and M&A opportunities
- Develop valuation models of private and public companies as well as merged entities
- Apply analytical tools to assess and appropriately value opportunities
- Prepare precedent transactions and comparable company analyses
- Work within a team to execute transactions
- Prepare client documents and presentations
Education and Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related field
- Enrollment in or completion of CFA designation is considered an asset
- Relevant industry experience is considered an asset;
- Exceptional financial/analytical skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to work well with peers and clients;
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime, often at short notice; and
- Superior computer skills (Excel modelling skills, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ref# TOR1025
Investment Banking Analyst
Toronto, Ontario
Key Compentencies
- Preparation of pitch books and presentations.
- Performance of Industry and comparable company analysis and documentation to support the execution of new issues financing for clients.
- Create and maintain financial models and perform valuations.
- Participate in the execution of M&A and financing transactions.
- Perform extensive operating and financial due diligence.
- Track industry competitors and other market developments: profile competitors, including core businesses, financials, recent developments, stated strategic priorities, analyst viewpoints, issues, and challenges.
Requirements
- 1 - 3 years maximum of investment banking experience. Recent graduates with degrees in mining or geology will also be considered.
- Superior quantitative and critical thinking skills.
- Top academic standing.
- Strong Excel modeling skills.
Ref# NY7061
Private Equity Investment Analyst
New York, NY
Position Purpose
To support the PE team in aspects of private secondary investments in PE funds.This position gives you a head start as an excellent opportunity to learn the business and gain the skills to move up within the company and meet your career potential.
Responsibilities
- Perform due diligence on prospective private market secondary investments
- Monitor current investments
- Contribute to deal team investment recommendations, preparations, and investment committee presentations
- Perform various tasks related to product reporting, monitoring investments, market research, internal requests and marketing efforts
Required Credentials
- Bachelor degree from a top university
- Educational concentration in Administration, Accounting, Finance and/or Economics
- Relevant work experience in banking or asset management (max 3 years)
- Excellent analytical abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong oral and written skills
Ref# CA2103
Financial Analyst
Oakland, CA
Required Skills & Experience
- Excellent financial modeling skills and a high-level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, including but not limited to preparing and presenting financial information, including the ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis easily and clearly; a high-level of proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Knowledge of financial and accounting theories, principles, and practices, along with an understanding of financial reporting
- A desire to work in a fast-paced environment; a track record of success in prioritizing, multi-tasking, and consistently meeting deadlines with a high quality work product
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, and the maturity to work comfortably with senior management and across a multi-cultural organization
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, accounting, economics, or engineering
- Strong quantitative work experience, including at least 2-5 years in finance, accounting, analytics, or business planning
- Experience with investment banking or project finance desired, experience in the renewable or independent power industries a plus
Duties & Responsibilities
- Creating and managing complex, comprehensive project financial models that will be used to structure and secure project financings
- Creating and managing early stage project development models for use in evaluating potential project and business development opportunities
- Collaborating internally to develop and integrate achievable project budgets
- Assisting corporate finance and accounting in reporting on the financial performance of individual projects
- Performing various financial analyses to support the company’s business plan and corporate finance activities, including competitive analyses, valuation analyses, and R.O.I. analyses
- Supporting M&A activities and providing analysis for other structured finance transactions
Other
- Minimal travel to locations as required
- May support other executives as needed.
- Performs other duties as may be determined from time to time.
Ref# NY7062
Analyst/Associate
New York, NY
Billion dollar global investment banking conglomerate seeks degree with 3+ years relevant experience working in commercial/investment bank. Experience in credit monitoring of banking sector a +. Must have credit analysis, financial modeling. Support relationship managers in marketing activities, credit management and various group wide initiatives. Any corporate finance knowledge a plus.
Ref# PA1011
Senior Analyst/Investment Banking Analyst
King of Prussia, PA
A Financial Services company in King of Prussia is looking for an experienced Senior Analyst to join their team. This individual will be responsible for analyzing and forecasting sales for the organization, working with the managers to provide them direction through the financials, budgeting and forecasting, etc.
Requirements
- Tracks financial status by monitoring variances from plan.
- Determines financial status by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results.
- Improves financial status by analyzing results and variances; identifying trends; recommending actions.
- Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
- Increases productivity by developing automated applications; eliminating duplications; coordinating information requirements.
- Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
Qualified candidates must have previous experience analyzing sales for a large organization and a BS degree in accounting or finance. Additionally, candidates with previous financial analysis or accounting experience are preferred.
Ref# NY7063
Financial Sponsors Investment Banking - Second Year Associate
New York, NY
The firm, a top International Middle Market Bank, is looking to add a 2nd year Financial Sponsors Associate to their Investment Banking team in New York. The group is focused on middle market and large-cap transactions and the role is heavily client-facing, with a high degree of interaction with sophisticated Private Equity clients. An ideal candidate must have:
- 3+ years experience in Investment Banking – Financial Sponsors and Leveraged Finance backgrounds are STRONGLY preferred
- Superior interpersonal skills, able to conduct meetings and phone calls with sophisticated financial professionals
- Strong understanding of the Private Equity sector
- An MBA from a top tier university strongly preferred
Ref# MA1007
Investment Banking Analyst
Boston, MA
Boutique Investment Banking Firm is searching for confident, deadline driven Analysts to join their Boston-based team and provide support transaction execution support to senior team members and lead the overall due-diligence process.
As a key member of the investment banking team, the Investment Banking Analyst will research new and prospective clients and their industries, participate in the construction of tailored pitch books, and contribute to the development of financial models and offering memoranda. This role will provide the selected candidate with the opportunity to gain in depth exposure to the financials and operations of companies in a diverse range of industries, the processing of investment banking transactions including mergers and acquisitions, and the private placements on behalf of these companies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a top college/university and demonstrated track record of academic achievement.
- 1-2 years of experience within an investment banking environment.
- Hands-on experience performing and a strong understanding of accounting and valuation methods, including discounted cash flow analyses, comparable transaction analyses and precedent transaction analyses.
- Superior analytical, problem-solving, organizational, client service, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines.
- Proven ability to be an effective and productive member of a top performing deal team.
- Advanced proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
Ref# NY7061
Investment Banking Associate
New York, NY
About the Job
Boutique Investment Bank in Manhattan is currently looking for an Investment Banking Associate with 2-5 years experience to join their team. This candidate must be directly out of another Investment Bank to be considered for this position, Bulge-Bracket Firm experience preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyzing comprehensive and diverse company financials
- Assessing external investment and growth opportunities
- Produce industry and company specific presentations on companies, markets, and geographies to senior management team
- Analyze targeted companies; perform financial analysis and in depth reviews, merger impacts, modeling, graphs and due diligence on investment targets
- Involved in mergers and acquisitions due diligence process
Requirements
- BS in Accounting or Finance from Top School
- 2-5 years Investment Banking Experience Required
- Advanced Modeling Skills
- Excellent Analytical Skills
Ref# CA2101
Analyst
Palo Alto, CA
The firm is looking for an experienced analyst to join their team of investment banking professionals in Palo Alto, California.An ideal candidate would have one to three years of work experience after obtaining his/her undergraduate degree (previous investment banking experience preferred).Candidates should have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, be comfortable working in a small team environment, and have a strong interest in technology.Analysts at this firm receive extensive transaction exposure by working with a team of senior bankers on all aspects of M&A and private placement transactions including deal sourcing, marketing preparation, interfacing with clients and buyers, due diligence, negotiating transaction terms, and transaction closing.This is an exciting opportunity to be a key team deal team member and gain great experience.
Responsibilities
- Support senior team members in drafting pitch books and maintaining proprietary marketing materials
- Industry, market and company research and analysis
- Financial analysis and valuation
- Drafting of Confidential Information Memoranda and management presentations
- Interfacing with clients and buyers throughout the transaction process (initial engagement, due diligence, closing)
- Support senior team members and clients in driving transactions through completion
Requirements and Experience
- One to two years of financially focused work experience (investment banking experience a plus)
- BA / BS, preferably in finance, accounting, engineering or a quantitative discipline
- Experience and interest in working in the technology sector
- Extremely strong work ethic and the willingness to contribute as a team player
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and proprietary databases (CAPIQ, Thomson)
- Excellent command of verbal and written English
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Eligible to work in the US
- Eligible to sit for Series 63 and 79 certifications (existing certifications a plus)
- Available to start immediately
Ref# OH1001
Associate
Columbus, OH
About the Job
The firm is a niche investment and mortgage banking firm offering a full range of real estate-based, capital funding services directed towards the senior living, healthcare and affordable housing sectors.The firm seeks an Associate to assist in the analytical and underwriting work of the firm.The position would entail supporting the efforts of bankers and underwriters to analyze, structure, negotiate and fund debt offerings for our clients.The position is based in the Columbus, Ohio headquarters office but there may be future opportunities for relocation to one of the regional offices located in Atlanta, Georgia; Kansas City, Kansas; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. The typical career path for an Associate would be to move into either a business development role or into a credit/underwriter role.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluation of property level and parent company financial statements
- Assessment of real estate attributes to proposed project or collateral for financing
- Analysis of credit characteristics specific to the sectors served
- Clear presentation of credit profile in written request package
- Preparation of FHA/USDA/Fannie Mae loan applications
- Interaction with clients, agencies and other funding participants
- Review and negotiation of legal documents
- Coordination of the closing process
Desire Qualities, Education/Experience
- Highest degree of integrity and professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and function under tight time frames
- Strong aptitude for accuracy and detail
- Ability to clearly articulate credit and business concepts both verbally and in writing
- Initiative and strong sense of personal motivation as well as responsibility
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Able to work independently as well as function in a team-oriented setting
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access)
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, real estate, or related field required
- Master’s degree in similar fields strongly preferred
- Formal education or work experience in senior living, healthcare and/or affordable housing sectors strongly preferred
- FINRA Series 7 and/or 79 desirable
Ref# ZUR2002
Junior Credit Risk Analyst - Competence Centre IB
Zurich, CH
As Credit Risk Analyst you work in a team of Credit Officers and Analysts covering Financial Institutions in Switzerland. The team is part of the Competence Centre Investment Bank in Risk Control Structured Credit. Your task is to conduct fundamental credit analysis of Investment Bank trading counterparties located in Switzerland, assigning internal ratings to a portfolio of banks, insurance companies, and funds.
Role Responsibilities
- Credit due diligence of clients
- Analysis of structured transactions
- Credit limits management
- Trade and transactions approvals.
Qualifications
- Excellent University degree or equivalent professional education in Business Administration or Economics with good understanding of finance and accounting
- 2 years+ practical experience in banking, preferrably in credit analysis, risk management or accounting
- Natural curiosity, ambition and drive to succeed in a fast paced, challenging environment
- Keen interest in and good understanding of derivatives and financial analysis
- Pro-active working approach, “can-do” attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Team work orientation and willingness to go the extra mile to support your team
- Very good English (oral and written) a must, fluent French and/or German is a big plus
Ref# SIN2001
IB Risk - Funds Credit Risk - Analyst
Singapore
The firm looking for a 1st year analyst to join their Funds Credit Risk team based in Singapore. The group is responsible for conducting credit due diligence on long-only funds and asset managers based in Asia ex Japan.
Role Responsibilities
- The analyst will have primary responsibility for conducting credit due diligence on assigned clients
- For new client on-boarding and/or new transactions, the incumbent will be responsible for managing business expectations and prioritizing tasks to complete credit due diligence
- Coordinate the creation of lines and monitoring with the middle office
- Negotiate and coordinate the execution of legal agreements with clients
- Undertake Industry / regulatory analysis
- Prepare portfolio reviews
Qualifications
- Academic background in Finance, atleast a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics
- CFA Level 1 or above a definite plus
- Good analytical skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- An eye for detail
- Exposure to funds / investment management
- Knowledge of capital markets
Ref# JOH2000
Global Corporate Bank Public Sector Banker — Sub Saharan Africa
Johannesburg, ZA
The firm is currently recruiting for a Banker who will take responsibility for the coverage of public sector entities across Sub-Saharan Africa, including government ministries, central banks, existing or nascent sovereign wealth funds, national development banks, public pension funds, and selected state-owned enterprises with close ties to their respective governments. The Banker will be part of the Global Corporate Bank's Public Sector Coverage team and will report functionally to the head of the group and locally to the Acting Head of the Corporate Bank in sub-Saharan Africa. The role will be based in Johannesburg.
Role Responsibilities
- Assume primary relationship management for a large number of public sector entities in sub-Saharan Africa, typically at the senior decision making level (international portfolio management, international finance director, head of treasury) across Treasury and Security Services, Markets and Asset Management products
- Work in partnership with markets sales (FX, Fixed Income, Futures and Options), World Wide Security Services (Custody, Securities Lending and related markets products, etc.) Treasury Services, Liquidity, Asset Management and other Lines of Business to develop, sell and execute client business
- Drive account planning processes (including Customer Relationship Management and pipeline management)
- Serve as the client's chief sponsor within the firm to assure high levels of client service, appropriate lines of credit, and resolve documentation issues that could arise
- Keep abreast of financial market developments of relevance to client set, including new trends in reserves growth and management; strategic financing and hedging techniques; rationalizing and making efficient the provision of financial services to government entities
- Identify opportunities to partner with and advise public sector entities, from an early stage, on the development and realization of fiscal and monetary goals for their country and for capital raisings and privatisations.
- Organize training and other related events; ensure client participation at the right level
Qualifications
- Proven ability to create, develop and maintain trusted client relationships, as evidenced by, winning new business, closing transactions and possessing valuable professional networks, ideally with this client set
- Knowledge of markets and/or economics; must be able to articulate the firm's views at a high level
- Experience in Emerging Markets and ideally regional knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa. Experience with the public sector in Africa preferred
- Effective business person, who can develop viable strategies to grow the overall business with this client set, as well as taking pragmatic steps to execute these strategies
- Understanding of key products used by this client set, in particular, treasury services, FX, custody and integrated reporting and financing products, asset management products and services, fixed income (credit and rates), commodities, futures & options, some flow derivatives
- Flexibility to travel frequently across the region
- Ability to navigate across large organizations to get things done and broker information across the firm; ability to form strong partnerships and work in environments where there are multiple, overlapping stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
Ref# LON2017
Associate - Global Data Services - EMEA
London, UK
Role Responsibilities
- Assist company, sector and macro analysts with the population of all proprietary data and on-going maintenance of system content, advising on financial company modeling techniques where applicable.
- Assist analyst teams design and produce data pages, comparison tables and sector aggregations for inclusion in their regular research reports.
- Assist analysts in linking company financial models to the database, ensuring format and data items satisfy minimum requirements.
- Provide analyst guidance on financial accounting principles and the application of the firm's proprietary valuation models.
- Monitor feedback and gather requirements from identified key stakeholders for future system enhancements.
- Participate in global large-scale projects to design, test and implement new areas of database functionality.
- Help manage the retirement of legacy databases and the integration of these into the new centralized platform.
Qualifications
Experience/ Education:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Maths, Engineering, Computer Science or similar preferred.
- A strong understanding of equity markets and their operations is required.
- An understanding of financial accounting and ratio construction is required. Robust company modelling skills is preferred. Robust mathematics, statistics and quantitative skills highly beneficial, but not essential.
- Experience with various financial databases is highly beneficial.
Technical Skills:
- Superior Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excel VBA macro skills an advantage but not essential.
- Some computer programming experience useful but not essential.
- Knowledge of relational database structures and functionality preferred but not essential.
Personal Characteristics:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
- Capable of understanding how technology can assist the business and the ability to communicate business requirements to the IT department.
Ref# PAR2017
Asset Management - Communication/Marketing Executive - Associate
Paris, FR
Role Responsibilities
- Clear focus on managing client assets and delivering strong risk-adjusted returns
- More than 800 investment professionals providing over 200 different strategies spanning the full spectrum of asset classes, including equity, fixed income, cash liquidity, currency, real estate, hedge funds and private equity
- Internet: updating content, participation to Pan-European projects (social media), website analysis and benchmarking
- Event management: industry events, client workshops, foreign trips, entertainment (with or without support from an external agency). Events organization and coordination of suppliers
- PR: support to the Head of Marketing: relationship with media/journalists, day to day coordination with the PR agency, management of the media CRM
- Competitor/Client analysis (strategy, communication, products, advertising)
- Writing corporate and product content and marketing materials (brochures, fund factsheets, insight pieces), EN-FR translation and proofreading
- Management of 2 weekly macro-economic pieces (translation proofreading and mapping)
- Support to the management of the marketing budget (invoices follow-up, reporting)
- Quantitative and qualitative follow up of marketing activity (matrix)
- Understanding and compliance with regulatory and internal constraints, marketing materials compliance and log.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years experience in financial marketing/communication
- Good knowledge of the asset management industry / mutual funds
- Proficient in French and English
- Proficient with IT tools (Power Point, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro)
- Strong writing skills
- Team player, rigorous
- Creative and curious
Ref# SIN2000
Trust Officer - Wealth Management
Singapore
As a Trust Officer you will be involved at two levels: administering the Trust and administering the underlying company of the Trust.
Role Responsibilities
- To have an understanding of general trust concepts and be aware of the duties and liabilities of a Trustee as well as the responsibilities of directorships of the underlying company
- To be able to review for acceptance, all documents relating to the set up of a Trust, including the Letter of Application, Trust Deed, Letter of Wishes, Client Referral Letter, Passport Copies, etc.
- To process trustee committee resolutions and to effect the constitution of the Trust and to undertake the processes following the acceptance of trusteeship, such as procuring a shelf company, processing the board resolutions required for the opening of the bank accounts, completing and processing of account opening forms of financial institutions, correspond with relevant parties, filling and custodising trust and company documentation, updating the entries in the database systems, etc.
- To undertake day to day administration of the Trust, including the processing of beneficiary requests, opening of new accounts, investment related corporate actions, revocations and terminations, administration matters relating to annual audit and trust accounting, credit monitoring, annual review, review of financial and bank account statements, etc.
- To ensure the acceptance and administration of the Trust and its related functions undertaken are compliant with Trust Deed, governing law and internal policies and procedures
Qualifications
- University or Polytechnic graduate with relevant qualifications eg. Banking/Finance, Management, Legal studies and/or ICSA graduate, Degree/Diploma in Law or currently pursuing ICSA. 5 Years and above working experience in Trust Administration is preferred
- An effective and good command of spoken & written English is essential
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain long lasting Client Relationships
- Effective Document Handling - Seamless document handling and screening to ensure effective document and/or account maintenance
- Ensuring Efficient, Accurate and Timely Delivery
Ref# LON2016
Senior Planning Analyst
London, UK
Role Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prepare Shared Services planning process globally including timetable setting, policies, processes, communication and liaison with senior management and the firm's planning teams.
- Manage the consolidation of the high-level Shared Services Strategic Plan, Operational Plan (Budget) and communication to Shared Services Finance management.
- Manage the Shared Services forecasting process, including consolidation, analysis, allocations and communication to management and Business Divisions.
- Responsible for coordinating the Shared Services financial targets with senior management for planning expenses and headcount.
- Manage the global planning allocations process, providing insightful supporting analysis to the Front Office Divisions.
- Prepare Executive Board planning and forecast reporting, providing detailed contribution and variance analysis.
- Support and liaise closely with the Head of ShS Planning on a daily basis.
- Support the delivery of the ShS Project Portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered within timelines, and realize expected efficiencies and benefits.
- Coordinate the planning post mortem exercise, identifying enhancements to the process and drive these process and system enhancements through to successful implementation.
- Build up and maintain strong relationships with Shared Services Controllers, Group Planning and Regional Front Office Planning and Analysis teams and represent Shared Services on day-to-day issues.
- Manage and act as central point of contact for the global Shared Services Budget Transfer process maintaining effective financial disciplines and controls to ensure all transfers are processed correctly.
- Management of two business analysts who provide support with consolidated reporting, the implementation and delivery of the planning processes and the forecasting processes.
Qualifications
Work Experience / Background:
- Banking experience
- Previous planning experience.
- Previous MI and reporting experience.
- Understand back to front office allocations/systems flows
Technical/ Business Skills/ Knowledge:
- Good accounting and business analysis skills
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with experience.
- Previous managerial experience
- Excellent Excel skills
- Presentation Skills (Powerpoint)
- Good communication skills
- Analytical mindset, and able to handle multiple tasks and problem solve;
- Knowledge of Essbase Excel add in would be a definite advantage.
- Self Starter.
- Team player.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Ref# IL1016
Investment Banking Analyst
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Analyst will be involved in all aspects of originating and executing transactions, including extensive financial modeling and analysis, company valuation, corporate and industry research, identification of business development opportunities, due diligence, preparation of marketing and presentation materials. An Analyst is expected to assume significant responsibility by working closely with senior investment bankers, taking responsibility for day-to-day deal activities.
Ideal Candidate
- 1-3 Years of public (BIG 4) Audit/Accounting experience within financial services industry
- Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting or Business related
- Strong Finance background with banking or consulting
- CPA or MBA Preferred
- Excellent communication and presentation skills a must
Ref# NY7057
Analyst, Corporate & Investment Banking
New York, NY
Analyst will play an active role in supporting senior bankers in their relationship management responsibilities with direct client interaction. Analyst will also be responsible for a significant amount of analytical work in support of high value-added presentations.
Duties & Reponsibilities
General
US Corporate Finance staff are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring and execution of financial advisory, global capital markets, financial risk management, structured & syndicated finance, and other global products and services for existing and prospective clients.
- Perform in-depth company, financial and industry due diligence (both qualitative and quantitative) in support of the origination process;
- Facilitate and coordinate product group and origination officer idea generation and develop solutions across a broad platform of global capabilities;
- Responsible for a significant amount of financial modeling and comparable analyses, and data feed capture and analyses;
- Develop and prepare comprehensive marketing proposals/pitch presentations that rely on significant analysis;
- Assist in transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution;
- Aid in prospecting for new client relationships by generating marketing screens from various quantitative and qualitative sources
Administrative
- Preparation of marketing materials and financing/non-credit proposals for existing and prospective customers
- In coordination with Sector Head, preparation of internal Sector unit reports, such as budgets and strategic meeting presentations
Policy
- Understand policies and procedures including portfolio objectives, lending guidelines, and advisory origination business; and
- Adhere to legal and regulatory guidelines in promoting bank and securities firm products and services.
Technical Skills
- Credit, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and decision making skills; and
- Financial modeling skills, including strong foundation in Corporate Finance theory;
- Superior written and oral communication skills (including presentation skills) plus negotiating abilities.
Management Responsibilities
- Work with other groups as part of the customer relationship management and business development functions.
Minimum Jon Requirements or Experience
- Undergraduate/Masters degree in Finance or Economics;
- Experience with a top tier global financial institution preferred;
- Experience in Industrials sector preferred;
- Knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets, derivatives and risk analysis;
- Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovation ideas and/or product solutions;
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas;
- Creativity and intellectual curiosity;
- Time management skills and ability to balance several tasks/project at once;
- Must be a self-starter, able to work independently
- Must be able to work effectively in a geographically distributed team environment;
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); and
- Series 7, 63 and 79 preferred
Ref# MA1006
Analyst
Boston, MA
About the Job
The Boston office of a leading investment banking firm is seeking an Analyst to join their team, working closely with senior members to perform a variety of corporate finance functions! In this role, you will be responsible for researching and analyzing financial information for companies and industries; creating financial models and performing valuation analysis; tracking market trends and assessing capital needs to determine strategic and financial objectives; identifying financial buyers and managing due diligence; drafting proposal materials, documents and presentations for varying levels of client personnel; and managing ad-hoc projects as required.
Requirements
The qualified Analyst must have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of work experience in corporate finance, preferably within investment banking, professional services or private equity; financial modeling experience and understanding of financial statements; you must demonstrate superior analytical thinking, organizational, communication and problem solving skills; and will possess advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Ideal candidates will exhibit the ability to effectively work independently as well as collaboratively with a team, and will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment!
Ref# GA2068
Senior Analyst, Investment Banking
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
The firm, a boutique investment bank/business restructuring firm in Atlanta is looking to hire a full-time Senior Analyst. The Senior Analyst will be part of a deal team working on investment banking projects throughout the Southeast. Day to Day tasks include but are not limited to: performing due diligence on community banks and general businesses, building earnings models, composing investor presentations, doing valuations, interacting with institutional investors and management teams and managing processes for deals. This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to work with an entrepreneurial team in a dynamic work environment.
Requirements
- Excellent performance in competitive undergraduate program
- Experience in financial institutions sector considered a plus
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team
- Fluent in English (Spanish a plus)
- Immediate start
Ref# FRK2015
Associate
Frankfurt, GR
Due to business growth, an Associate is required to support the Investment banking team in Frankfurt with the origination and execution of financial transactions including public debt and equity offerings to private placements, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, financial restructurings, exclusive sales and takeover defenses.
Responsibilities
- Project management and co-ordination of various M&A deal processes and capital market projects with extensive client liaison
- Leading the execution of key aspects of the M&A process such as creating marketing materials, information memoranda and management presentations
- Constructing complex financial valuation models such as LBO, DCF and accretion/dilution analysis
- Examining the strategic and financial merits of proposed transactions for marketing purposes
- Managing and developing junior staff
Skills and Qualifications
- Education to a degree level (bachelor and above) or equivalent
- Strong German and English language skills mandatory, other languages an advantage
- Successful completion of the analyst programme at an international Investment bank or equivalent with minimum of three years work experience.
- Rigorous eye for detail
- Strong financial acumen and understanding
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to manage a project team
- Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently
- Insightful, reasoned and a self starter
Ref# LON2015
Associate - Strategic Equity Derivatives
London, UK
Description
The Strategic Equity Derivatives team is part of the Global Capital Markets division, and works closely with the Investment Banking, Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets teams to provide Financial Institutions, Corporate clients and High Net Worth Individuals with a range of solutions across:
- Yield enhancement, monetization and hedging of stakes in listed companies
- Building a new stake or making an investment through equity derivatives
- Regulatory capital and balance sheet optimization ideas
- Equity derivatives in the context of M&A/Capital Markets transactions
As part of the team you will work closely with more senior officers in the preparation of marketing materials and client meetings, be involved in the structuring, pricing and execution of transactions, and interact with other teams within the investment bank, global capital markets and trading divisions.
Responsibilities
- Independent preparation of marketing material for equity derivatives pitches such as collared financings or equity margin loans
- Marketing, structuring and execution of equity derivatives transactions
- Coordination with trading, risk management and various operations and control functions
- Interactions with the capital markets teams especially Equity Capital Markets
- Required to be able to independently price single stock options such as collars, puts and to price check trading prices
- Capable of discussing structuring alternatives for derivatives financing with clients
Skills Required
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD or equivalent degree) and top class undergraduate degree from leading universities
- Strong analytical and modeling skills
- Fluency in English plus fluency in either German, Russian or Spanish
- Proven experience in equity derivatives sales, structuring or trading required
- Investment Banking (Corporate Finance/Capital Markets) experience or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyze and value businesses
- Committed to delivery of highest quality work product; strong attention to detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Proactive; self motivated and goal oriented
- Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment
Ref# PAR2015
Spanish-speaking Credit Insurance Analyst
Paris, FR
About the Job
As part of a team of credit analysts based in Paris and covering the whole of Europe, your role will consist primarily of ensuring the risk monitoring of a portfolio of European insurance companies (including Spanish companies). You will:
- Analyze the counterparty risk of the various entities in your portfolio: their activity, market positioning relative to competitors and growth strategy; their financial statements, by using the main performance ratios and assessing capital structure;
- Assess funding requirements by liaising with the business lines (type of credit line, repayment sources , guarantees, legal documentation, etc.);
- Be responsible for presenting the files to the credit committee;
- Ensure the interaction between the different international offices and individuals involved in the credit process in the various BNP Paribas core businesses;
- Develop an understanding of the insurance sector and regulations in the geographical area that you cover;
- Be the key contact person for the whole of the BNPP Group for information about the companies that you follow.
Your Profile
- Education: You hold a French Bac + 4/5 or a Masters Degree from a business school or university with a specialisation in Finance.
- Experience: You have a minimum of one year of experience as a credit analyst or auditor.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is essential (advanced);
- Good knowledge of Financial Analysis;
- Good knowledge of Risk Analysis;
- Editorial skills in French, English and Spanish (writing, summarizing, supporting)
- Independence;
- Rigor
- Tenacity
- Organizational ability and a methodical approach
Ref# FRK2014
Analyst
Frankfurt, GR
Due to business growth, an Analyst / Senior Analyst is required to support the Investment banking team in Frankfurt with the origination and execution of financial transactions including public debt and equity offerings to private placements, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, financial restructurings, exclusive sales and takeover defenses.
Responsibilities
- Supporting transaction execution projects by providing analysis and research
- Running leveraged buyout and recapitalization models
- Supporting meetings with senior managers of prospective client companies to develop new business
- Responding to client enquiries, prepare supporting analyses for negotiations
- Assisting in the development of Junior Analysts and providing guidance to interns
Skills and Qualifications
- Education to a degree level (bachelor and above) or equivalent
- Strong German and English language skills mandatory, other languages an advantage
- Rigorous eye for detail
- Strong financial acumen and understanding
- Excellent communication skills
- Good time management and organizational skills including ability to work autonomously
- Insightful, reasoned and a self starter
- Proven interest in the investment banking sector through eg relevant internships (for graduates);
- Proven’ experience within Investment Banking (for senior analyst positions).
Ref# LON2013
Analyst
London, UK
Description
The firm is looking for enthusiastic and entrepreneurial graduates to focus on Debt Capital Markets ("DCM") opportunities with French clients. This DCM team originates debt-related financings and risk-management solutions across asset classes for their clients (corporate, public sector entities and financial sponsors). It is fully integrated with the firm's investment banking team to provide innovative and holistic solutions for their clients
You will be responsible for supporting the marketing and structuring of funding and derivatives transactions working alongside experienced team members. You will be required to develop an in-depth understanding of the issues clients face. You will work closely with traders, structures and coverage teams in order to deliver bespoke solutions to the firm's clients.
Requirements
You will hold a degree or equivalent either in mathematics, economics, science or engineering from a highly regarded university and have good financial market knowledge. Your excellent communication skills in French and English, both spoken and written are essential to interact with the firm's clients and colleagues. Strong technical skills are essential in rapidly understanding the complex issues their clients often face.
Ref# PAR2014
Investment Banking Analyst
Paris, FR
Responsibilities
- Work on a variety of M&A and capital raising transactions in various stages
- Communicates regulatory, financial information and complex strategic issues in a clear, concise and relevant manner to assist and guide decision-makers in corporate finance transactions
- Ability to market services both to internal partners and external clients, develop client networks, and support efforts in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies
- Ability to manage relationships internally with senior professionals
- Ensure quality of client deliverables by having a strong attention to detail
- Individuals will be assigned a wide variety of projects and given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, graduating between December 2008 and June 2010
- Minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0
- Demonstrates an understanding of financial statement analysis, the merger & acquisition process, and company valuation techniques (discounted cash flow analysis, public company multiples, transaction multiples)
- Ability to make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments at once
- Demonstrated experience with managing of day to day aspects of client relationships and engagements
- Strong analytical, comprehension and problem solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
Ref# FRK2013
Analyst
Frankfurt, GR
Tasks
- Analysis, structuring and monitoring of complex LBO / Private Equity and Corporate M & A and financing transactions and processes
- Making of cash flow models on the basis of due diligence documentation and preparation of term sheets
- Independent Development of Präesentationen in German or English
- Monitoring of the contract documentation taking into account the purchase documentation
- Coordination among stakeholders in decision-making (canvassers, departments of the bank, customers, etc.)
Profile
- Economic Research (technical) university degree
- Initial experience in Investment Banking / M & A, preferably in the acquisition financing, but also in the structured credit and capital market business and / or consulting and auditing business
- International experience / very good German and English language skills in speaking and writing
- Good MS Office computer skills, especially Excel
- Commitment, self-confidence and initiative
- Analytical thinking
- Enjoy working in a dedicated, highly entrepreneurial environment and led team
Ref# PA1009
LBO Analyst
Philadelphia, PA
About the Job
A firm located in the Western suburbs of Philadelphia is seeking a 1 to 3 year LBO Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will be an A player with 1 plus years of in investment banking experience. Excellent analytical skills as well as an excellent work ethic are needed to succeed. Compensation is commensurate with experience and the Philadelphia market place.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics is required
- One year or more experience as an investment banking as a financial analyst
- Strong financial modeling skills; ability to create LBO analysis, merger models etc. (all applicants invited to interview will be given a financial modeling skill test during the interview process)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Keen attention to detail
- Tenacious in meeting deadlines, with a strong sense of urgency and good self-management discipline; capable of working effectively under pressure
- Organized and efficient, with good ability to define priorities and the processes necessary to get things done
- Strong writing skills with the ability to concisely and thoughtfully prepare investment memorandum, summarize research, etc.
- High level of personal integrity
- A team player
- Able to adapt to differing situations and changing priorities
- Ability to work autonomously
- Experience in developing industry/competitive research
- Ability to create presentations for management teams
Ref# TOR1024
Associate, Investment Banking
Toronto, ON
About the Job
This firm is seeking a 2nd or 3rd Year Investment Banking Associate to join their General Diversified corporate finance team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will be a top performer with between at least 4 years of experience in investment banking, possessing superior analytical skills as well as an excellent work ethic. This General Diversified sector coverage group encompasses Media, Technology, Power, Consumer Goods, and Industrial Products.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and tracking of company, industry and market developments
- Preparing pitch books and presentations
- Preparing industry and comparable-company analysis and documentation to support financing transactions; Cash flow analysis and other valuation methodologies
- Carrying out extensive operating and financial due diligence
- Participating in the execution of M&A and financing transactions
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, commerce or finance
- Superior analytical, critical thinking and quantitative skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentations skills
- Demonstrated initiative and maturity in dealing with assignments and clients
Ref# MN1002
Investment Banking Senior Analyst
Minneapolis, MN
About the Firm
The firm is a professional service firm that provides assurance, accounting, tax, consulting, and advisory services to organizations and individuals managing business ventures and finance. Founded in 1953, the firm is dedicated to providing quality results to clients. They provide their clients with industry specialists and high-quality business resources.
Role Overview
The primary role of the Investment Banking Senior Analyst is to support the Principal in delivering sell side Investment Banking Services to privately owned companies. The Investment Banking Senior Analyst will have experience in selling privately owned companies including contacting potential buyers, performing market research, preparing offering documents and all other aspects of selling a privately owned company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze financial information of a privately owned company.
- Assist Principal in client meetings and presentations.
- Perform market research of deals and pricing parameters.
- Continuing education and advancement of skills.
- Contact and qualify potential strategic and financial buyers.
- Prepare offering documents.
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Principal.
Required Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent degree.
- Strong Microsoft office suite skills.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of investment banking process.
- Analytical, yet creative thinking to enable effective decision-making.
- Strong goal orientation/self-motivation.
- Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills-client service orientation.
- Solid written communication skills to enable incumbent to prepare accurate and detailed work papers and reports.
Ref# VAN2000
Associate Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
Vancouver, BC
Requirements
The ideal candidate will excel in a high pressure work environment and possess the following qualifications:
- A degree in Finance or a technical area of study such as Mathematics/Engineering.
- A highly computer literate background and experience with Excel/VBA and Bloomberg.
- Strong communication skills and proven experience working in a team environment.
- Experience in a trading position in fixed income or related markets would be an asset.
Key Accountabilities
The incumbent will join the bond trading desk and be responsible for assisting the team with the following:
- Fixed income portfolio risk analysis
- Daily portfolio quality control monitoring and rebalancing
- Relative value research and trade execution
- Interest rate strategy research
- Performance attribution
Ref# TOR1022
Financial Analyst, Regulatory Reporting (1 year contract)
Toronto, ON
Requirements
- Accounting designation and a strong accounting/finance background.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to a one year maternity leave contract.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- A creative mindset to develop and analyze alternative solutions and make recommendations.
- A 'can-do- attitude and ability to manage numerous priorities simultaneously.
- Able to work extended hours at short notice, as overtime hours are required during quarter-end and year-end.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel.
- Previous experience with Cartesis reporting system would be an asset.
- Detail oriented, good organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of RBC Financial Group various reporting processes and systems is an asset
- Minimum 2 years experience
- Education: BA/BSc
- Accreditations: CA, CMA, or CGA
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory returns to OSFI, Bank of Canada, Statistics Canada, Canadian Deposit Insurance Corp. and various provincial regulators.
- Analyze, investigate and document variances analyses. Work with Business Units to address reporting matters.
- Communicate and provide guidance to Business Units on regulatory reporting requirements and completion of reporting templates.
- Liaise with internal auditors on queries related to returns and reports prepared.
- Special projects on continuous improvements on data collection process and reporting templates, implementation of new regulatory requirements including but not limited to Data Rationalization.
Ref# LON2012
Analyst Oil & Gas IBD
London, UK
Role Responsibilities
- Production of pitches - works with Associates and Vice Presidents to produce well-argued presentations and thorough analysis. Intimate involvement in design and structure of presentations. Writing reports, internal liaison and participation in internal team and credit and external client meetings
- Involvement in dealing with clients on detailed, day-to-day aspects of a transaction (telephone, face-to-face)
- Liaises with advisors, lawyers, accountants and other counter parties to produce prospectuses and other legal documentation (telephone contact, negotiating)
- Participation in verbal presentation of analysis to clients of all levels (presentation, marketing)
- Building complex financial models, working with clients to develop inputs and modeling approach and using output to draw conclusions and make recommendations (modeling, analysis, internally, client liaison)
- Travels with clients to visit investors worldwide through road shows and other (travelling, marketing)
- Produces documents for internal approval processes (writing reports and analyses and presenting internally)
Qualifications
- Strong modeling and technical skill set
- Awareness of the sector, products and markets
- Able to produce technically excellent written materials – prospectuses, credit committee, investment banking committee memos, client pitches
- Able to use technical skills and knowledge to solve problems and give advice
- Excellent organisational skills, able to multi-task across many tasks and projects and plan ahead
- Able to present in a measured, clear, articulate way – in particular with regard to technical issues
- Able to work fairly autonomously with limited supervision, self-reliant, great common sense
- Excellent project management skills
Other Requirements
- Creative – sees possibilities, thinks outside the box
- Assertive and direct when necessary
- Able to use good judgement
- Able to listen and understand
- An excellent problem solver – quick-witted
- Able to learn and looks to do so
- An excellent time manager
- Able to judge priorities and manage own workload accordingly
- Able to defend own decisions and actions with logic
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Someone who asks good questions, seeks clarity, checks own understanding
- Someone who knows when to delegate and leverage own time
- Self-critical, self-aware
- Efficient, focused on delivery and details
- Strong sense of pride and responsibility for won work and that of others
- Comfortable interacting with clients of all levels in business and social settings
- Responsible, sensitive to the needs of clients and aware and responsible for the personal impression given to clients
- A team player – co-operates and communicates at all levels
- Flexible in hours and workload
- Committed and motivated, demonstrating a strong work ethic – but achieves some balance with other areas of life and interest
Ref# PAR2012
Analyst Market Risk and Derivatives Valuation of Stock
Paris, France
Role Responsibilities
- Analysis of parameters to value the books;
- Monitoring risk limits "local" and analysis of results achieved on the books in light of the mandates of traders;
- Monitor the proper use of models and their parameters for the calculation of official results;
- Administration of the monitoring process of "abnormal trading patterns";
- Monitoring of projects on market data and calculations of economic performance;
As part of your function:
- You are in charge of the team's mandate in direct confrontation with the trading, research, finance and operations;
- You are required to present and document the methodologies implemented and the results at monthly committee;
- You manage the project team.
Qualifications
- Education: Bac +5 with a specialization in mathematics and / or statistics or finance
- Experience: You justify a minimum of 1 year experience in risk assessment of market or financial control.
- Knowledge of derivatives and valuation methods;
- Master Advanced Excel / VBA and Access;
- Fluent English.
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to be assertive;
- Analytical skills;
- Rigor;
- Pro-activity.
Ref# FRK2011
Junior Credit Analyst
Frankfurt, Germany
About the Job
Within its Client Credit Group (CCG), you will be part of the Corporate Credit Analysis team (CRE), a function that is interacting on a global level in order to ensure that the bank is at all times aware of the credit risk related to its business, and that it is taking such risk limited to acceptable levels.
As a Junior Credit Analyst, you will perform credit analyses on German, Austrian and Swiss Corporate clients active in various Industries (Automotive, Chemicals/Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Utilities, Industrials, Transport/Infrastructure/Logistics, Media/Telecoms, …) that are being covered by the various Business Lines within the firm. You will also carry out first level credit analyses on German subsidiaries of French Corporate groups.
Working closely with the experienced Senior Analysts with the Credit Analysts’ team, you will continuously be in touch will all entities along the value chain of the credit process, from Business Lines to Relationship Managers to Risk Managers to Senior Management.
Role Responsibilities
- Perform a complete corporate analysis (including market and peer analysis, financial analysis and projections, …) leading to the attribution of an internal rating
- Carry out credit analysis for miscellaneous kind of financial transactions and give a recommendation. You will then have to follow-up along the validation process, being able to quickly answer questions and deal with potential changes
- Follow the the firm's evolution risk exposure on the client, also taking into account commercial and profitability objectives
Qualifications
- Graduate with a two-years Master's degree from a business school or university, with specialization in Finance. A previous experience (internship included) in the financial or banking sector would be much appreciated.
- You speak German and English fluently. You have a good knowledge of the Pack Office.
- Reliable and quality-oriented, you are recognized for your analytical and communication skills, as well as your ability to make decision.
- Furthermore, you have a good ability to cooperate with others teams.
Ref# LON2011
Asset Management- Global Real Assets - Associate - Maritime Investments
London, UK
Role Responsibilities
- Interact with sellers, partners, brokers, investment bankers and advisors to review selected acquisition opportunities.
- Analyzing (i.e. screening) investment opportunities from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Be prepared to discuss preliminary findings with colleagues and superiors as part of the screening process.
- Drafting of investment memorandums for both internal investment committee and external client presentations. Responsible for presenting investment opportunities to internal investment committee and/or external clients.
- Assisting with management and oversight of due diligence process for approved deals. Assisting with negotiating major transaction terms with seller and/or joint venture partner(s) as well as providers of acquisition and debt financing, with assistance from outside legal counsel, and advisors.
Qualifications
- Preferred, but not required, experience in Investment Banking, Asset Management, and/or Corporate Maritime Project Finance/Acquisitions (maritime, transportation, real asset, sectors).
- Experience with maritime assets preferred.
- Expertise in selected industry and/or asset types.
- Robust knowledge of financial modeling software and strong quantitative and analytical skills; very detail oriented.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ref# PAR2011
Associate - Mergers & Axquisitions
Paris, France
Role Responsibilities
Within the teams Mergers & Acquisitions, you participate in operations of Mergers & Acquisitions, both in the origination phase of the missions in the execution of such missions (disposals, acquisitions, mergers, etc.) for bank clients. As such, you take part in:
- Searches on the databases of financial information and stock market
- Analysis of targets and / or potential buyers,
- Business Valuation,
- Stock market analysis,
- Business presentations.
Qualifications
- Graduate business school, engineering or IEP, you have a first experience in investment banking (preferably in Mergers & Acquisitions), which enabled you to practice your academic knowledge in corporate finance (business valuation, financial modeling, etc.).
- You have an analytical and synthetic, show organization and reliability. Your aptitude for teamwork, your managerial skills and your communication skills will enable you to rapidly integrate within the department.
- Your level of English and French is excellent, in order to prepare documents to customers and to work with international offices.
- Your motivation for this work and your sense of effort will help you thrive in a rewarding and also challenging.
- Finally, your creativity and business sense will be valuable assets to help formulate tailored solutions adapted to the various problems of bank customers.
Ref# ZUR2001
Analyst - Investment Banking Department
Zurich, Switzerland
Job Description
- Fulltime Analyst position at a leading global Investment Bank (Start: July 2011)
- Experience in M&A and Capital Markets
- Work on major M&A and financing transactions that you read about in the newspaper
- Experience in preparing financial analyses and valuations, draft presentations and documents in combination with capital markets and M&A transactions
Requirements
- Keen interest in Investment Banking
- Studies completed successfully, preferably with a strong focus on Finance with top ranked academic credentials
- First practical experience – preferably in a similar environment
- Fluent in English (German and /or French is a plus)
- Analytical and initiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills
Ref# NY7055
M&A Investment Banking - Experienced Analysts
New York, NY
Position Description
The firm is hiring experienced analysts to support the firm's continued growth. The firm expects analysts to assume a great deal of responsibility, including financial analysis, due diligence, writing information memorandums, developing management presentations, and participating in client meetings and new business development efforts. This is an outstanding opportunity for high-achieving individuals to be part of a growing, industry-focused investment bank that supports and offers various paths for personal and professional development. The firm's lean structure allows for analysts to gain significant hands on deal experience and to interface with both Managing Directors and client executives.
Qualifications
The firm is looking for hard-working, intelligent, team-oriented and accomplished individuals who want to contribute to a successful, growing firm. Applicants should have at least 1 year of investment banking or related experience. Strong academic credentials from a top school are preferred. Applicants should also possess:
- Outstanding work ethic and a passion for investment banking
- Technical proficiency across all financial analysis and modeling is required
- Effective writing skills to support the creation and delivery of presentations to prospective client management teams, as well as potential investors
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with confidence to professionally interact with senior leadership
- Positive attitude, personable character and an ability to balance hard work with personal interests
Ref# LON2003
Emerging Markets Product Control - Variations
London, UK
Job Description
Technical AVP in the Global EMG valuation team providing a combination of quantitative analysis skills and product / market knowledge. The valuation team is responsible for the independent valuation of the EMG business balance sheet. In addition the team provides input and Product Control sign off on the model implementation process. EMG is one of the key initiatives for 2010. The FO are on target to increase headcount by 25% with growth being targeted across FX, Local currency and Emerging Markets exotics. There have been new trade approval discussions for circa 30 trades this year. Global team will be 6 in London with an additional 2 in Singapore and 1 in New York.
Department Overview
Product Control is a critical control function with the Finance organisation providing a second line of defence for the valuation of inventories. The group is mid way through two key strategic initiatives for the upgrading of the reporting and control infrastructure, SDII (FO spreadsheet migration to risk management systems) and FSI (back office infrastructure upgrade). This will enable us to automate standard tasks thereby allowing more time for value added services. We seek to be a value added partner for the business. Product Control is a global group with the major locations being London, New York and Singapore.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Developing price testing and reserving methods and techniques to achieve best in class performance.
- Demonstrating a pro-active approach, seeking to identify valuation issues for investigation and resolution.
- Engaging FO, Risk, Quants and Valuation Review Group (VRG) in the discussion of valuation issues and reaching consensus. Escalation where appropriate.
- Collating, summarising and presenting information in the monthly Inventory Valuation Review (IVR) pack, a document discussed in detail by the Head of EM FO, the Head of Valuations & Risk (FO), the Head of EM Structured Lending (FO) and the valuation experts in Strategic Valuation Management and the VRG. The need for insightful, accurate, well-presented commentary is paramount.
- Performing initial review of the global IPV results to ensure completeness, global consistency and adherence with price testing procedures.
- Developing and calculating Totem submissions, calibrations and revaluations. Managing the relationship with the service provider. Ensuring we enrol in any relevant new service offerings.
- Producing specialist product reviews of complex trade types and new valuations models to determine whether the valuation is accurate, whether there are price testing issues and whether any reserves are necessary.
- Involvement in the definition of requirements for the strategic price testing project.
- Involvement in clearing Day 2 actions from new trade approval process relating to models and reserving.
- Involvement in the on-going review and development of the price testing framework and global consistency of approach within EMG and between major businesses.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong academic background
- Honours degree (or equivalent), with a preference for a mathematical-based subject
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject an advantage
- Accounting qualification desirable but not essential.
- Highly numerate with good knowledge of products and markets.
- Valuation experience, preferably in complex products
- Good knowledge of risk and thereby the key drivers for valuation and P&L.
- Ability to discuss complex valuation issues with a range of individuals, both with technical, knowledgeable individuals and finance specialists.
Ref# GEN2000
Trust Analyst
Geneva, Switzerland
General Responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day administration of trust and corporate structures under the guidance of the Trust Officer. Overall responsibilities for maintaining all corporate formalities required for the good governance of the companies under his / her responsibility. Is required to work on ad hoc tasks / projects as directed by the Trust Officer
Detailed Responsibilities Extract of Tasks
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of Directors' and Shareholders' Registers and any other statutory records
- Liaising with the Registrar of Companies for corporate documents (e.g. for certificate of good standing)
- Legalization of corporate documents with relevant government agencies
- Updating of trust and company information into CIS (client information system)
- Preparing required resolutions / minutes required to approve actions to be taken by the Company's directors etc.
Processing
- Preparing and processing required documentation for all account openings and closures including corporate minutes or resolutions as required.
- Preparing and processing letters, Power of Attorneys and other documentation (special investment, etc…) as required.
- Preparing and processing of transactions over the structure approved by the Trust Officer including documentation required for distributions, Credit facilities and ensuring that all required trust & company resolutions are in place to support the activity.
- Preparing and processing of resolutions for company liquidations and transfers
- Prepares Financial statement cover letters
Administrative Tasks
- Assists Trust Officer in preparation of client meetings
- Ensures proper communication to accounting and fee billing regarding all account activities (i.e. opening bank accounts)
- Reviews trust agreement/csa for proper authorization for the persons authorized to direct and approve transactions
- Assists Trust Officer with special projects and follow-up on documentation
- Investigation of transactions eg Transaction log, Accounting Inquires
- Prepares documentation for scanning and filing
- General support function (incl. Courier packages, faxes, etc)
Qualifications
- Fluency in English, other languages an asset
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel and Word and ability to adapt to new systems
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work within strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
- Flexible / team worker
- Holder of European nationality or Swiss work permit
Ref# CI1000
IB Associate - Global Industrial Services
Chicago, IL
Group Description
The Global Industrials Group is one of the largest group's in the Investment Banking Department with 90 bankers across New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. The Group is comprised of 13 sectors:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Airlines
- Building Products & Basic Materials
- Business Services
- Chemicals
- Diversified Industrials
- Industrial Services
- Infrastructure
- Engineering & Construction
- Metals & Mining
- Paper, Packaging & Forest Products
- Transportation, Shipping & Logistics
Analysts and Associates in the Group have generalist roles and are able to work on projects across a number of the sectors detailed above.
Investment Banking Associates work on a broad array of domestic and international transactions. The bankers execute mergers and acquisitions, raise capital for clients, guide companies through financial restructuring, discuss strategic alternatives geared towards competitive growth, and provide other advisory services. As an associate you will work alongside some of the industry's best and brightest bankers and have exposure to senior people at a diverse set of companies. The firm's clients span all industries and regions, and through the coverage and deal teams, Associates get the chance to have high visibility, impact and recognition. The firm's Associates assume a high degree of responsibility for both project management and client relationship building through a wide array of activities.
Responsibilities
Associate responsibilities include: working with senior coverage officers to come up with new ideas to pitch to companies, traveling on road shows and site visits, helping management teams craft the storyline to position their companies for sale, building complex models that help companies understand how they are valued by the market, following an industry to learn the key drivers and trends that influence companies' decisions, create defense profiles that help a CEO understand the company's vulnerabilities to hostile takeovers, and building a network of colleagues both inside and outside that will strengthen your career throughout your professional life.
Qualifications
Interested candidates must have completed a graduate degree program and have at least one year of Investment Banking experience, preferably in Industrials. The firm is noted for the diversity of its employees, but seeks candidates with a common set of abilities - highly motivated and creative individuals who have demonstrated academic achievement, specifically in finance and accounting and have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. They look for intelligent, driven and hardworking candidates with consistent leadership involvement, and a solid interest in the financial sector.
Ref# ZUR2000
Analyst - Global Corporate Bank
Zurich, Switzerland
Job Purpose
- Supporting Senior Bankers in business origination and execution across the firm's product set
- Maintaining the strength of the client franchise by assisting on the maintenance and development of key clients relationships across various industries
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the business, Financial Institutions sector and the business and strategic goals of their major clients with the aim of driving client dialogue and transaction opportunities.
- Develop strong relationships internally with key product, industry, risk, senior management and other partners.
Job Background/Context
The Global Corporate Bank (GCB) serves over 4,000 clients across the Developed and Developing World, including almost the entire world's leading corporations and financial institutions. Their bankers are the Relationship Manager Financiers who build and grow the long-term relationship with these clients. They orchestrate the delivery of the firm's vast global product platform and develop integrated financing strategies, by acting as a primary point of contact through which their clients access their extensive capabilities around the world. Through these efforts, their bankers address their client's most complex global banking needs, helping them solve problems and realize opportunities.
The GCB works with the firm's Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets, and Global Transaction Services product businesses to develop creative solutions for their clients across the full spectrum of products such as fixed income, derivatives, securitization, structured products, FX, asset based finance and transactional services. The group also supports the firm's clients in strategic advisory, in close connection with the Investment Bank, a role which extends to the provision of capital management advisory and acquisition financing. At the same time the GCB works with the Global Portfolio Management division in the management of the bank's risk portfolio and is tasked with maximizing risk adjusted revenue and returns.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support in origination and execution of Corporate Finance Transactions including industry research, data mining and analysis, financial modeling.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the developments in the core product set to explore and refer opportunities.
- Source and create marketing and presentation material, liaising with product partners and the Senior Bankers.
- Maintain regular and frequent dialogue with product partners to assist with relationship maintenance.
- Assist in managing the Corporate Banking relationship infrastructure, including approvals and documentation.
- Produce and update client plans in conjunction with product partners.
- Monitor calling plans to ensure business development is pursued across the client base and that deals are replicated.
- Collaborate with Global Portfolio Management to manage the portfolio and individual client risk.
- Interact with the firm's network around the globe to ensure activities are coordinated across the franchise.
Development Value
- Exposure to Senior Management and Senior Bankers
- Opportunity to develop world class broad based banking and client relationship skills
- Opportunity to work in a large and complex organisation with a demanding customer base and in a challenging and changing business environment
- Exposure to an open and multicultural working environment
- Dynamic financial institutions industry agenda
Knowledge/Experience
- Prior experience in the Financial Services industry (banks, insurance, specialty finance) an advantage
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of a broad spectrum of products and how they meet client needs.
- Experience with various clients, capital markets products, M&A advisory, derivatives, credit, cash management, trade, finance and securities an advantage
- Credit trained within a leading Corporate/Investment Banking organisation; used to taking a lead role in establishing the creditworthiness of counterparties
- Experienced at client planning and coordinating input from multiple product areas.
Skills
- Analytical - Assimilating new information quickly and relating it to the needs of the client base.
- Organizational - Managing demands from several sources and working to deadlines
- Proactivity - Identifying situations that could result in new business and developing recommendations tailored to the client
- Verbal and Written Communication - Attention to detail and assuming responsibility over time for client contact.
- Ability to navigate the Swiss landscape and language skills (German, French, Italian) an advantage
Qualifications
- Minimum of strong undergraduate degree
- Graduate degree or professional qualification an advantage
Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to create and sustain good personal contacts within the client group, balancing client requirements and the firm's priorities.
- Self Starter - Prepared to take the initiative to follow issues through, whilst exercising judgment as to when to seek assistance.
- Networking - Maintaining close contact with product and risk specialists within the firm.
- Team Player - being able to work in partnership with other individuals on day-to-day and long term projects.
Ref# FRK2000
German M&A Advisory - Associate
Frankfurt, Germany
Job Description
The successful candidate will play a vital and accountable role in all aspects of executing M&A transactions and maintaining strategic dialog with clients. The Associate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analyses
- Detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions
- Transaction structuring analysis
- Daily deal execution and project management of clients, prospective purchasers or other advisors to facilitate accounting, legal and business due diligence
- Prepare Descriptive Memorandums, management presentations, Board materials and other presentation materials for use in M&A transactions or strategic client dialog
- Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
- Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to Analysts
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following personal and professional attributes:
- Experience in a bulge bracket Investment Bank or leading Corporate Finance Boutique either in M&A, Industry Group or Leveraged Finance
- Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
- Very strong financial modelling/valuation and analytical skills
- Comfort in and commitment to strong teamwork environment
- Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and German
- Outstanding academic background
Ref# LON2001
Analyst
London, UK
Job Description
The analyst is responsible for helping to develop and expand the networking relationships across the company client’s stakeholders group.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will, with guidance from experienced Analysts:
- Immediately stepping into either the central team or an onsite team working with the client stakeholder group. He/she will be managing and running day to day interaction during the life of specific projects and assigned work for the EMEA region
- Develop, together with the rest of the team, the assigned clients understanding of competitor trading and sales performance, organisation structures, strengths and weaknesses, strategic direction across debt and equity business
- Carry out face-to-face interviews with key staff at the client as part of regular intelligence gathering and/or project work
- Prepare write-ups of the interview output and verifying intelligence that has been gathered using a variety of research tools such as Bloomberg, Google etc.
- Scope targeted and specific projects and studies that they may request. Your role includes setting projects metrics, identifying means of intelligence gathering, gathering the information required through interviews with the client other means, and preparations and presentations of the results of their analysis to senior managers at the client
- Manage, manipulate and interpret numerical data
- Manage the workflow process with their India data centre.
Person Specification
- Ideally some knowledge of the capital markets products used in financial markets
- Strong quantitative skills, an analytical mind and an ability to work with significant amounts of data, both numerical and qualitative
- Excellent qualitative skills and the ability to prepare well-edited, well presented reports and market commentary
- Strong quantitative skills, an analytical mind and an ability to work with significant amounts of data, both numerical and qualitative
- A strong academic background – this will typically be a degree (with classification of at least 2:1) or, in the absence of this, demonstration of compelling alternative qualification or experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of presenting information in a professional, concise manner
- Exemplary communication skills
- Strong report writing skills and the ability to present complex concepts simply and persuasively
- Some experience and/or interest in investment banking (capital markets: equity, debt, derivatives) or consultancy (with a focus on financial services).
Ref# PA1008
Analyst - Fund Investment Team
Philadelphia, PA
The firm is looking to hire an Analyst to join their Fund Investment Team in Philadelphia for a 2 year program. The Fund Investment team annually reviews hundreds of primary fund investment opportunities in search of the best funds and managers in private equity. The firm covers primary partnership investments across all sub-asset classes including corporate finance/buyout, venture capital, mezzanine, distressed debt, and industry focused funds across all geographic regions.
Primary Responsibilities
- The screening and evaluation of new investment opportunities
- Work as part of a team to develop investment decisions regarding private equity funds, including performing quantitative analysis on fund managers investment performance; and preparing written investment recommendations for the firms investment committee
- Analysis relating to the creation of value-added private equity research reports on such topics as: i) the monitoring of existing investments; ii) general trends in private equity; and iii) specific investment strategies.
Necessary Qualifications
- BA/BS required (Economics, Accounting, Business or Finance preferred).
- Minimum of one-year experience in finance, investment banking, financial consulting, equity research or private equity is required.
- Candidate must have a thorough knowledge of Word and Excel (modeling skills required) and the ability to conduct research;
- Must have strong written and oral communications skills;
- Must be proactive on assignments/projects and demonstrate initiative;
- Must be able to complete projects on time and accurately and be able to multi-task.
- Candidate must have a strong work ethic, professional demeanor and appearance.
- Willingness to work 55 + hour week, some travel required (10%).
Ref# PAR2000
Investment Banking Analyst
Paris, France
Responsibilities
- Work on a variety of M&A and capital raising transactions in various stages
- Communicates regulatory, financial information and complex strategic issues in a clear, concise and relevant manner to assist and guide decision-makers in corporate finance transactions
- Ability to market services both to internal partners and external clients, develop client networks, and support efforts in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies
- Ability to manage relationships internally with senior professionals
- Ensure quality of client deliverables by having a strong attention to detail
- Individuals will be assigned a wide variety of projects and given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, graduating between December 2008 and June 2010
- Minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0
- Demonstrates an understanding of financial statement analysis, the merger & acquisition process, and company valuation techniques (discounted cash flow analysis, public company multiples, transaction multiples)
- Ability to make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments at once
- Demonstrated experience with managing of day to day aspects of client relationships and engagements
- Strong analytical, comprehension and problem solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
Ref# LON2000
Business Analyst - CAO Global Finance, EMEA Investment Banking
London, UK
Job Overview
As an integral member of the Investment Banking CAO team, the Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for managing multiple day to day tasks and projects related to the IBD product teams and the management of IB Business Analysis working with IB Technology. The role reports to the Business Manager Global Finance and ultimately the CAO Global Finance. The role requires a close working relationship with the internal IBD departments, IBD Finance, other Corporate Support areas plus direct daily contact with Bankers.
Duties
Typical duties of a BA in the CAO team include: Liaison with Group heads and product bankers on a wide ranging number of tasks to support the operation and ongoing management of their groups. Supporting the CAO Global Finance, and where necessary the wider CAO team, coverage on a day to day basis, including preparation of presentation, business planning, market and competitor analysis and staff management matters. Liaising with Bankers to understand and manage the forward deal pipeline. Working closely with Finance on pipeline reporting, revenue performance, forecasting and ad hoc analysis. Developing MIS using DealMaker and Business Objects, to support alignment of resources to clients opportunities. Management of a variety of projects related to running the business day to day.
Requirements
Strong user of Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Prior knowledge of investment banking with knowledge of capital markets strongly preferred Knowledge of market analysis tools (eg Dealogic
Communication ability: clear, methodological and consistent communication with stakeholders and bankers (eg, reporting on status, workgroup facilitation)
Presentation ability: Preparation of presentations which would be delivered to all levels of the organisation. Basic understanding of organisational behaviour (eg, cultural gap, responsibility shifts, user adoption, process change). Personal management skills (eg multi-tasking, coordination, communication, project planning)
Personal Qualities: Self-motivated, dedicated team player, with common sense and good sense of humour. Ability to operate in a high pressure environment The BA may be asked to work long hours from time to time, particularly evenings during the week.
Ref# NY7054
Research Associate, Equity Research - Biotechnology
New York, NY
The firm is looking for an Associate Analyst (ASA) to join their top ranked Biotechnology Team in the New York office. ASAs play an integral role in the innovation, production and distribution of original research as a member of a Senior Analyst's research franchise.
Responsibilities
- Analyze industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of the senior analyst.
- Monitor and maintain financial models and industry databases ensuring correct and up-to-date information for research reports.
- Review business/trade publications, annual reports, financial filings and other sources to gather/synthesize/interpret data on companies followed by the senior analyst.
- Attend industry conferences and medical meetings.
- Prepare and format reports; organize data.
- Provide analytical support by maintaining and updating financial and valuation models on companies.
- Assist in writing research notes and reports based on senior analyst's investment theses.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Life Sciences required.
- Two to five years equity research, investment banking or related experience in life sciences industry strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Solid understanding of business modeling and accounting principals.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment.
- Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent PC skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must.
- Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 required - successful completion will be required shortly after employment begins.
Ref# MUN2000
Investment Analyst
Munich, Germany
The firm is expanding their team of investment professionals and seek a motivated Investment Analyst with either private equity, finance or consulting background to focus on buyout and mezzanine fund investments. The job offers a unique opportunity to gain an overview of the growing private equity and venture capital industry, combined with attractive possibilities for professional development in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial organization.
Job Description
- Supporting the investment team in carrying out due diligence of buyout, mezzanine and venture capital funds, including secondary transactions
- Carrying out interviews with fund managers and intensive analysis of funds worldwide
- Preparing due diligence results for inclusion in investment recommendations for investment committee
- Monitoring of existing fund portfolio investments, preparing investment updates
- Team work with experienced international private equity investment professionals
Candidate Profile
- Excellent academic credentials, university degree or similar
- Highly numerate, strong analytical skills
- Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills – proactive self-starter
- University graduate or with previous experience of private equity, banking, or consulting
- Fluent German and excellent English
Ref# CA2100
Associate - Technology M&A
San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
- Preparation of presentations to clients
- Financial analysis, including valuation analysis
- Significant client management and interaction
- Capital markets and technology sector analysis
- Conducting due diligence for the firm’s clients
- Managing and guiding a team of financial analysts
- Strategic positioning of clients and contact with prospective buyers/investors
The firm offers an unparalleled opportunity to work as part of small client teams on major strategic assignments. This firm considers providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives to be an important part of the Associate experience. Candidates should be top performers who are willing to work hard in an unstructured environment where initiative, creativity, maturity and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued.
Ref# TOR1021
Investment Banking Analyst
Toronto, ON
Job Description
The firm is a top-tier investment bank seeking an analyst to join their team in Toronto. This firm has an excellent track record and team-driven approach. Candidates must demonstrate excellent academic performance, along with a keen ability to both grasp new concepts quickly and work tirelessly in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.
Key Competencies
- Preparation of pitch books and presentations.
- Performance of Industry and comparable company analysis and documentation to support the execution of new issues financing for clients.
- Create and maintain financial models and perform valuations.
- Participate in the execution of M&A and financing transactions.
- Perform extensive operating and financial due diligence.
- Track industry competitors and other market developments: profile competitors, including core businesses, financials, recent developments, stated strategic priorities, analyst viewpoints, issues, and challenges.
Requirements
- 1 - 3 years maximum of investment banking experience. Recent graduates with degrees in mining or geology will also be considered.
- Superior quantitative and critical thinking skills.
- Top academic standing.
- Strong Excel modeling skills.
Ref# NY 7053
Investment Banking Analyst - Aerospace & Defense
New York, NY
Job Description
The Global Investment Banking division of this firm is looking to add an Analyst to the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) team, based in the New York office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in finance, accounting, business or related field.
- Solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Previous experience in A&D sector is highly desired.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in investment banking position.
- Series 7 and Series 63 licenses preferred, but not required.
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
- Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
- Proficiency with personal computers and standard productivity applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all level in organization.
- Ability to take initiative and function independently balanced with strong teaming skills.
- Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Key Accountabilities
The Analyst will work with Senior Bankers and Associates providing analytical, due diligence and transaction support. Some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analytical, due diligence and transactional support on workout, restructuring, acquisition and new business opportunities.
- Developing financial models, pitch book materials and conducting company research.
- Analyzing data to help advise our current or prospective corporate clients on actual or prospective transactions.
- Other such duties, responsibilities and authorities may be reasonably required.
Ref# TOR1020
Vice President, Investment Banking
Toronto, ON
This firm, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking to add a Vice President or Associate Director to their Diversified Investment Banking team in Toronto. The position is responsible for overseeing and executing transactions, managing client relationships, providing management and oversight of the growing Associate and Analyst groups and business origination.
Responsibilities
- Execute financing and M&A transactions in non-resource based industries
- Oversee client presentations and industry research
- Manage, mentor and develop Analysts and Associates in financial modeling, due diligence, underwriting and preparation of offering materials
- Plan and manage due diligence process
- Proactively generate business development opportunities
Requirements
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in business, finance or commerce with an excellent academic background
- Excellent financial modeling, analytical and quantitative skills
- Accountability for direct work and the work of analysts/associates
- Successful track record in IB playing a lead role in the execution of transactions
- Minimum of 8 years experience in investment banking
- Ability to independently manage clients, buyers and lenders and to execute on transactions along with a Managing Partner
- Ability to manage a deal team and provide guidance to Analysts and Associates
- Very strong analytical and financial background
- Ability to work well in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
- Outstanding interpersonal and client service skills
Ref# IL1016
Analyst - Investment and Corporate Banking Loan Products Group
Chicago, IL
The firm is an integrated full-service mid-market investment bank. They offer corporate and institutional clients a complete range of financial services, including financial advisory and capital raising services, mergers and acquisitions and equity research, sales and trading services.
The Analyst will support the Loan Products and transaction deal team in making recommendations regarding risk, deal structure, client requirements, and by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. The Analyst will complete due diligence and credit analysis on current and prospective clients. Reviewed opportunities will include leveraged transactions. The Analyst will further support the Loan Portfolio Managers in a variety of other portfolio management needs for the business. The Analyst may participate in client calls, site visits, and syndication meetings.
Key Areas of Accountability
A. Credit Risk and Financial Analyses 80%
B. Portfolio Management Support 20%
A. Credit Risk and Financial Analyses
- Research and analyze financial and operating information relating to companies and industries.
- Create statistical exhibits and trend analysis of financial performance for existing and perspective clients.
- Perform complex financial modeling.
- Complete due diligence and credit analysis on new and existing client relationships.
- Perform Financial Statement analysis including completion of spreading software (MRA).
- Create cash flow models that are used to assess financial soundness including appropriate debt covenant levels, debt service and repayment capabilities, and to structure the appropriate financings.
- Perform return and CaR calculations.
- Draft internal materials for presentation to Credit Concurrence.
- Maintain internal trigger/compliance monitoring records.
- Review credit documentation for conformity with approved Credit terms and conditions.
- Assist in the preparation of credit applications and other memoranda.
- Assist in preparation of LPG client presentations.
- Assist in the preparations of syndication materials, including offering memoranda, management presentations, and rating agency presentations.
B. Portfolio Management Support
- Provide analytical findings to Loan Products and transaction deal team including input on credit risks and related mitigants
- Support Loan Portfolio Managers on portfolio management needs for the business.
Knowledge and Skills
A. Knowledge
- An undergraduate degree with outstanding academic achievement.
- Specific academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting with outstanding academic achievement.
- Credit analysis training and experience.
- Relevant experience for analysts hired into 2nd or 3rd year slots.
- Typically analysts maintain this role for 0-3 years before advancement to the next level.
B. Skills
- Excellent analytical skills to include business, financial, and credit analysis areas.
- Highly skilled in building complex financial models.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools including MS Excel. Strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office products and the Internet.
- Skilled in creating statistical presentations.
- Ability to be creative, insightful and resourceful in performance of duties.
- Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment.
- Strong ability to attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner.
- Excellent capability to independently function as part of a team through self-motivation.
Ref# TOR1020
Investment Banking Analyst/Associate
Toronto, ON
Job Description
The firm is looking for an exceptional individual with the potential to develop with the firm. Candidates should have a strong employment record and analytical ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the determination to succeed. Analysts who join their Investment Banking Department are provided with a broad-based investment banking experience. Their corporate finance activities include equity capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services for major Canadian and overseas clients. Analysts can be involved in every aspect of transaction analysis and execution from start (pitch/marketing) to finish (close/pricing). Specifically the role would involve assistance with financial analysis, presentations and transaction execution work.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Project management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop financial models
- Strong comfort level w/ Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Ability to work as part of a small team on all aspects of transactions
- Strong interpersonal skills are also required
- 1-3 years of experience working in corporate finance is essential
- Recognised undergraduate Business or Finance degree is a must
Ref# OH1001
Investment Banking Analyst
Cleveland, OH
About the Firm
The firm is seeking a dynamic Investment Banking Analyst in its Cleveland, OH headquarters. The firm is an investment banking advisory firm recently started. League They offer numerous advisory services to its mid-market clients, with a primary focus on Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Raising Advisory, and Strategic Advisory services.
Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to enter the prestigious and fast-paced world of Investment Banking.The successful candidate will be provided exposure to numerous types of transactions and close interaction with clients. They are looking for a candidate who shares their entrepreneurial spirit, is led by the highest ethical standards, and understands how to be a team player. In addition to superb quantitative and qualitative skills, candidates must exhibit the desire to actively contribute to a fast-paced investment banking environment and manage significant responsibility. Analyst responsibilities include building financial models, analyzing financial statements, conducting industry research, preparing transactional materials, and helping senior bankers in other deal-related activities.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in investment banking or accounting. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as exceptional writing and communication skills.
Ref# ON1000
Manager - Private Investment Valuation - Investment Finance
Toronto, ON
Position Summary
Responsible for supporting the management and execution of the firm's valuation function for Private Investments. This includes in excess of 200 investments incorporating private equity, venture capital, fund investments, infrastructure, timber, real estate and private debt. This position will directly manage a small team (2) of dedicated valuation staff but will be responsible for leading and training staff from other areas in Investment Finance to be used in the valuation process during peak periods.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting the planning and execution of the quarterly and year end valuation processes.
- Helping prepare and overseeing the review of "fair value" valuations prepared by the firm's Investment teams by Investment Finance including the preparation of analysis and summary memorandums in respect thereof.
- Review of fair value valuations prepared by external valuation agents.
- Helping develop recommendations of fair value to be used for the purposes of the firm's financial statements.
- Supporting the development, tracking and reporting of plans and timelines to ensure an effective and efficient valuation process.
- Helping develop the standards for reviews and the corresponding processes to be followed by the staff involved in the valuation process.
- Responding to queries/information requests from the firm's external auditors with respect to private investment valuations.
- Communication of noted issues with respect to the valuation process or specific private investment valuations to the Senior Manager, Private Investment Valuation on a timely basis.
- Helping prepare firm board reporting with respect to the results of the year end private investment valuation process.
Helping manage relationships with relevant Investment Division personnel and other internal departments:
- Helping ensure exceptional service is provided to the Investment Division with respect to private investment valuations.
- Respond to inquiries and requests from the Investment Division including consultation on new transactions where required.
Support the management of the firm's use of external advisors employed in the private investment process and the management of the corresponding relationships:
- Ensuring internal information required by external advisors is provided by both the Investment Division and Investment Finance in accordance with established timelines.
- Monitoring and reporting on progress of external advisor deliverables and the associated costs.
- Helping ensure exceptional service is provided by external parties.
Helping oversee the use of Investment Finance Operations staff in peak valuation periods:
- Together with the Senior Manager, Private Investment Valuation, responsible for the quality assurance on reviews prepared by other Investment Finance staff.
- Helps determine staffing requirements for additional Investment Finance staff required during peak periods including both the number and required competencies of staff.
- Helps determine the allocation of responsibilities between the dedicated valuation team and other Investment Finance staff.
- Helps develop and train Investment Finance Operations staff with respect to valuation standards, practices and internal process requirements to ensure the execution of effective and efficient valuation processes.
Help ensure the firm's valuation policies and practices remain best practice:
- Helping establish best practice reviews of internal valuation methodologies and processes with a view to continuous process improvement.
- Monitoring external best practice valuation standards (e.g. IPEV Valuation Guidelines) and practices.
- Supporting the annual review and update of the firm's private investment valuation policies including recommending changes based on changes in best practice valuation guidelines.
Act as a subject matter expert for private investment valuations for other Investment Finance or Investment Division groups as required.
Qualifications
- Relevant university degree.
- Previous experience in coaching, training and developing staff.
- Experience interacting with senior management and other external advisors.
Ref# CT1006
Investment Analyst
Norwalk, CT
Job Description
The firm is a leading investment advisory firm specializing in multi-manager investment programs for institutional and high net-worth clients representing approximately $5 billion in assets. The firm focuses on hedge fund and long-only investment strategies, where it believes inefficiencies create opportunity. Its dedicated team of investment professionals have extensive experience designing, constructing and managing multi-manager vehicles for clients located around the world. Responsible for assisting in the selection, evaluation, and on-going monitoring of external hedge fund managers. Incumbent operates under the direct supervision of more senior staff, and is acquiring and developing basic knowledge of the fund of fund business and the investment decision-making process. Entry-level investment position in the fund of funds business.
Ref# TOR1018
Investment Banking Analyst/Associate
Toronto, ON
A leading independent dealer requires an Investment Banker at the third year Analyst/ first year Associate level for their Diversified Group. The candidate will have at least one year experience with strong modeling and valuation skills a must for this position.
Ref# IL1015
Investment Banking Analyst
Chicago, IL
About the Firm
The firm's investment banking practice focuses on providing merger and acquisition advisory services, private placement, fairness & solvency opinions, ESOP-related valuations, and restructuring advisory services to distressed companies and creditors. Clients include company board of directors, private equity sponsors, ESOP owned companies, institutional lenders. and family businesses. They have developed their expertise through extensive work in sell-side, buy-side, divestiture and capital raising assignments on behalf of portfolio companies of private equity funds, closely held businesses and publicly traded companies.
Responsibilities
- Work on a variety of M&A advisory and private placement/capital raising transactions in various stages
- Execute transaction opinions, including fairness & solvency opinions and commercial reasonableness debt opinions on related party debt
- Advise companies and trustees on ESOP/ERISA engagements
- Assist in executing financial restructuring and distressed M&A advisory assignments
- Advise board of directors and management teams on financial alternatives and financial opportunities including dividends, share repurchases, acquisitions, tender offers, spin off and debt for equity exchanges
- Communicate regulatory, financial information and complex strategic issues in a clear, concise and relevant manner to assist and guide decision-makers in corporate finance transactions
- Ability to market services both to internal partners and external clients, develop client networks, and support efforts in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies
- Support an industry specific team and strategy including food & beverage, financial services, healthcare, technology, telecom, restaurants, energy
- Ability to manage relationships internally with senior professionals
- Ensure quality of client deliverables by having a strong attention to detail
- Individuals will be assigned a wide variety of IB projects within the D&P investment banking unit and given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited university or college with an expected graduation date within the next 12 months
- Minimum GPA of 3.20
- Ability to make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
- Strong analytical, comprehension and problem solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to master new tasks quickly
- Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
- Ability to work on both revenue engagements as well as new business development and sales initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results
- Eligible for FINRA Series 7 and 63 certification
Ref# TOR1017
Investment Banking Analyst - Metals & Mining
Toronto, ON
Job Description
The firm's Global Natural Resources Group ("NR") is composed of a team of professionals providing strategic advisory and capital raising services to the world's leading natural resources companies. The group is aligned to serve clients globally in five specializations: Oil & Gas; Power & Alternative Energy; Metals & Mining; Chemicals; and Paper, Packaging and Building Products. NR maintains strong relationships with over 400 institutions worldwide and has industry specialists located in Calgary, Dallas, Houston, Hong Kong, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto.
The Metals & Mining Investment Banking coverage team is seeking an experienced Analyst for a position in Toronto. The Metals& Mining team has strong client relationships across a broad range of mining companies ranging from early stage exploration to senior producing companies. These clients include large, diversified mining companies, as well as junior, intermediate and senior producers that are focused on precious, PGM and base metals.
Job Responsibilities
Metals & Mining analysts serve as the heart of every deal or project team, and are provided with a significant level of responsibility in the marketing, structuring and execution of deals. The role is fast-paced, challenging and highly quantitative. Analysts typically work in small teams of bankers, affording them direct exposure to senior bankers within the firm as well as direct interaction with clients. Analysts within Metals & Mining have the opportunity to play an integral role in the coverage of and executions for some of the largest and most sophisticated clients in the world by assessing and executing their highest priority strategic alternatives, including raising debt and equity and advising on mergers and acquisitions. Typical responsibilities include:
- Creation of financial and operational models
- Market-based and intrinsic valuation
- Capital and liquidity analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions consequences analysis
- Preparation of presentation and marketing materials
- Conducting industry and product research
- Executing client transactions from start to closing
- Participating in client coverage responsibilities
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Knowledge of corporate finance, accounting and financial modeling
- Understanding of key themes impacting the capital markets
- Hardworking with strong teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and time management
- Industry knowledge/interest or M&A experience is highly beneficial
Ref# NC1002
Investment Banking and Capital Markets Analyst
Charlotte, NC
Job Description
Organized by industry sector, the Investment Banking and Capital Markets team of this firm is dedicated to understanding the unique competitive and operating environments of their clients. The group combines strong relationships and industry knowledge with superior capital markets and advisory capabilities that includes debt and equity underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, and loan syndications. The team maintains active relationships with a broad universe of middle market, large corporate and institutional clients, and is highly experienced in delivering exceptional execution.
Training
Analysts start with a comprehensive training program in Charlotte before beginning work with their business unit. The training combines all the analysts from various lines of business and includes classroom instruction in financial accounting, cash flow, credit analysis, financial modeling, and valuation. The firms professionals and consultants with special expertise in their fields equip analysts with the skills, knowledge and tools to make an immediate contribution to their team. Analysts will also receive on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and feedback throughout their tenure.
Opportunities
Offers are made for a specific office and specific industry or product group, based on candidate preference and business need. The analyst program is an initial two-year commitment with an opportunity to stay longer at the firm-s discretion. Analyst opportunities are available in Charlotte, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, St. Louis, Minneapolis, and Atlanta within one of the following lines of business:
- Corporate Finance
- Debt Capital Markets
- Equity Capital Markets
- Financial Sponsors
- Mergers and Acquisitions / Advisory
- Middle Markets Group
Responsibilities
As active team members in a focused industry or product group, analysts help orchestrate capital raising and strategic advisory transactions. Analysts assume significant responsibility that may include:
- Developing and maintaining models to depict projected financial results and to value companies
- Supporting various financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences
- Performing comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research
- Preparing presentations and other materials for clients
- Conducting research, participating in strategic planning and assisting in the execution of advisory services
- Participating in client meetings, due diligence visits, and other client interactions to gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated excellence in working effectively as an individual and as part of a team
- Strong personal motivation, attention to detail and creative mindset
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment
- Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry
The firm will not sponsor visas for these positions, and will not hire individuals whose work eligibility is based on their F-1 or other student visa status. Candidates must be able to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Preferred Skills
- A bachelor-s degree with academic distinction with coursework in financial accounting and corporate finance
- Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused, collaborative, and team environment
- Professional experience through internships, part-time or full-time work, and/or extra-curricular activities
- An individual who demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results
Ref# IL1014
Investment Banking Analyst Program 2011
Chicago, IL
Responsibilities
The Investment Banking Analyst Program in the Corporate Finance Department offers an opportunity for recent college graduates interested in investment banking to actively participate in this fast-paced and challenging industry. After an extensive four-week training program, analysts spend their first year as generalists. The generalist model allows new analysts to gain exposure to different industry groups and to a wide array of deals and senior bankers. After the generalist experience, analysts specialize in an industry group. Top performing analysts are offered third-year positions with increased responsibility. After a successful third year, an analyst may receive a promotion to associate.
Analysts are responsible for many critical job functions in the deal process such as financial analysis, due diligence, company research, and assisting in client and management meetings. Deal teams are structured to allow analysts a high level of direct contact with senior bankers and clients. Third-year analysts remain in their group and take on additional responsibility for projects, working at an associate level. After completing the program, many analysts choose to go to business school, to a private equity firm, or pursue other finance-related positions.
Qualifications
Prospective candidates should be highly motivated, detail-oriented and team players. Although no specific major or concentration is required, the firm seeks individuals with excellent mathematical, computer, written and verbal communication skills. A general understanding of accounting and finance is beneficial.
Requirements
Evaluate Numerical Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting & Modeling, Fundamentals Financial Analysis, GAAP Accounting, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Probabilities & Ratios, Microeconomics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Profit & Loss P & L Statement, Quantitative Financial Analysis, Able to Follow Directions Completely and Accurately, Capable of Multi-Tasking, Demonstrated Leadership, Detail-Oriented, Effective Time Manager, Energetic, Routinely Achieving and Exceeding Personal and Corporate Goals, Strong in Follow-Up & Follow Through, Strong Organizational Skills, Willing to Take Responsibility, Written Communication Skills
Ref# TOR1016
Analyst - Global Investment Banking - Real Estate Group
Toronto, ON
Position Purpose
The firm's Global Investment Banking – Real Estate Group seeks an energetic, bright and talented individual who possesses a Chartered Accountant designation. The firm's Global Investment Banking division provides sales and trading services, underwriting of equity and debt capital, research, and strategic advisory services for leading corporations, institutions and governments throughout North America and around the world. The firm is Canada’s leading investment bank.
Key Accountabilities
The firm is seeking to hire an individual to work in the Global Investment Banking – Real Estate Group, in its Toronto office. As part of the firm's Real Estate Group, Analysts contribute toward the analysis, placement and completion of public and private debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory assignments. The Real Estate Group is the largest dedicated real estate corporate finance group in Canada, which allows its members to be involved in a leading number and variety of real estate related transactions.
Job Requirements
In selecting Analyst candidates, we look for well-rounded individuals with a track record of outstanding academic achievement, proven analytical skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Other essential qualities we look for include strong oral and written communication skills, high integrity, initiative and the ability to play a key role as team member in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. Experience in capital markets and real estate is not essential, but would be an asset. Most importantly, candidates must demonstrate a desire to learn and an eagerness to make a meaningful contribution to the team environment at the firm.
Ref# IL1013
Investment Analyst - Advanced Investment Solutions
Chicago, IL
About the Firm
The firm is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, financial and risk management. With 14,000 associates around the world, the firm offers solutions in the areas of employee benefit programs, talent and reward programs, and risk and capital management.
About the Job
The AIS Investment Analyst will be responsible for managing client portfolio risk by quantifying risk exposure and monitoring compliance with performance objectives. The incumbent will develop and maintain a robust framework of tools and systems to assist the AIS team with client portfolio management and strategy development. The AIS Investment Analyst will also evaluate client portfolio performance and oversee client Trust activity.
Performance Objectives
Excellence
- Maintain models and utilize analytical tools to monitor and reduce portfolio risk
- Assist in the oversight of financial accounting reports of selected clients to include the monitoring of compliance with the client’s statement of investment policy, objectives and guidelines
- Maintain intimate knowledge of client Trust activity, handling all day to day activities, including ensuring liquidity, handling plan expenses and coordinating asset rebalancing
- Provide written evaluation and analysis of investment performance, portfolio characteristics and investment markets on an ongoing basis
- Produce performance evaluation reports, manager searches, vendor searches, and other reports
- Manage people, time and workflow effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritizing deliverables
People
- Collaborate effectively within the analyst team and build strong relationships on cross-functional teams
- Communicate issues to the lead consultant in a timely manner with proactive follow-up as necessary
- Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels
Clients
- Act as the client’s internal staff on the oversight of client portfolios
- Work with client teams in delivering special consulting projects
Financial
- Manage client tasks to ensure efficient and profitable work is achieved on assigned relationships
- Support the implementation of key initiatives of the Investment line of business
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related business degrees
- CFA, CPA and/or MBA qualifications desirable
- 2-3 years trust/custody accounting or public accounting experience
- Interest in and understanding of financial markets and institutional investing
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to identify and solve problems with minimal direction
- Ability to grasp issues and offer innovative solutions
- Self-starter; initiative to carry out assignments on independent basis
- Track record of delivering high quality work on time and within budget
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ref# NY2076
Investment Banking Analyst
New York, NY
Job Description
This position is designed to provide highly motivated recent graduates and/or seniors with a broad range of experience in strategic advisory, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions in the life sciences sector. The firm seeks intelligent, mature individuals, preferably with past or current experience in finance or investment banking, the desire and flexibility to work with a small team and the ability to learn on the job without formal training. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should be able to write effectively and have an expressed interest in communications or marketing. Analysts will work on a variety of assignments including: acquisition advisory, divestitures, partnerships restructurings, and recapitalizations. As part of the team assigned to these projects, individuals will be responsible for a variety of tasks including: preparing for and attending client meetings, financial modeling, industry analysis, due diligence and new client development.
Qualifications
The firm offers highly qualified analysts more exposure to the deal process and clients than traditional bulge-bracket firms. Demonstrated excellence in both concentration (major) and non-concentration coursework. The firm will consider both recent graduates (up to one year of experience) and seniors with a minimal course load who are interested in a significant internship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category.
Ref# TOR1014
Investment Banking Associate
Toronto, ON
About the Job
The firm, a global institutional investment bank is seeking a 2nd or 3rd Year Investment Banking Associate to join their General Diversified corporate finance team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will be a top performer with between at least 4 years of experience in investment banking, possessing superior analytical skills as well as an excellent work ethic. This General Diversified sector coverage group encompasses Media, Technology, Power, Consumer Goods, and Industrial Products.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and tracking of company, industry and market developments
- Preparing pitch books and presentations
- Preparing industry and comparable-company analysis and documentation to support financing transactions; Cash flow analysis and other valuation methodologies
- Carrying out extensive operating and financial due diligence
- Participating in the execution of M&A and financing transactions
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, commerce or finance
- Completion of 4 years of investment banking experience
- Superior analytical, critical thinking and quantitative skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentations skills
- Demonstrated initiative and maturity in dealing with assignments and clients
Ref# NC1001
Investment Banking - Loan Allocation Analyst
Charlotte, NC
Job Description
Work within Global Loan Allocation team to execute and support business processes aimed at ensuring optimal deployment of loan capital to GCIB clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting and presentation work aimed at creating transparency for GCIB bankers, group heads and regional heads into the success of the GCIB corporate lending effort from a business perspective: Are we getting appropriate returns for the capital deployed?
- Working with senior management to develop and enhance existing business routines aimed at ensuring optimal allocation of capital to the GCIB client base
- Executing business initiatives aimed at increasing economic returns by increasing loan origination and increasing the velocity of the existing loan portfolio
- Analyst will be expected to execute projects with minimal supervision and work well both individually and in a team
- Analyst will provide reporting, presentation and analytical support across the group
Qualifications and Required Skills
- 2-3 years as an analyst in Investment Banking, Corporate Banking Corporate/FI Debt Products, Finance, Risk Management or other similar discipline
- Management Reporting experience - ability to take complex information and synthesize it into a user-friendly format for use by senior leaders
- Highly developed interpersonal skills - role will require communication with colleagues at various levels both within and outside of Corporate Banking
- Highly developed Excel skills including comfort working with large amounts of data (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
- Highly developed PowerPoint skills, ideally experienced using Global Pitchbook application
- Ability to manage time effectively working under tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities
- Solution-oriented approach to problem-solving coupled with a sense of urgency
- Undergraduate degree with concentration in finance, accounting, economics or liberal arts with relevant coursework
- Knowledge of Corporate & Investment Banking business and products
- Experience with pulling information from ECRIS and GCIB systems
Ref# TOR1013
Investment Banking Analyst
Toronto, ON
The firm is a top-tier investment bank seeking an analyst to join their team in Toronto. This firm has an excellent track record and team-driven approach. Candidates must demonstrate excellent academic performance, along with a keen ability to both grasp new concepts quickly and work tirelessly in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.
Key Competencies
- Preparation of pitch books and presentations.
- Performance of Industry and comparable company analysis and documentation to support the execution of new issues financing for clients.
- Create and maintain financial models and perform valuations.
- Participate in the execution of M&A and financing transactions.
- Perform extensive operating and financial due diligence.
- Track industry competitors and other market developments: profile competitors, including core businesses, financials, recent developments, stated strategic priorities, analyst viewpoints, issues, and challenges.
Requirements
- 1 - 3 years maximum of investment banking experience. Recent graduates with degrees in mining or geology will also be considered.
- Superior quantitative and critical thinking skills.
- Top academic standing.
- Strong Excel modeling skills.
Ref# QEB1000
Senior Analyst - Investment Banking
Montreal, QC
About the Job
The firm is looking for a Senior Analyst. In this position, reporting to the Vice-President, you will be primarily responsible for providing leadership in the results analysis, ensure the integrity of the results and metrics used, prepare management information for the Executive and actively participate to the ad hoc projects impacting the financial performance of the unit. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to work in a high profile, dynamic and challenging environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare year end forecast through interactions with marketing, operations and other finance groups
- Analyse client risk and portfolio risk
- Prepare models assessing investment opportunity
- Provide insightful analysis to senior management to guide superior decision making
- Understand and provide insight on weekly metrics and operational drivers
- Supervise and actively participate in all the month end process and procedures
- Participate to the yearly planning exercise
- Prepare various monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting packages/presentations to support strategic decisions
- Keep the team focused on delivery of targets
Requirements
- University degree with a finance background, CFA, MBA
- Self starter with high degree of initiative and energy level
- Team player with excellent interpersonal, leadership and communications skills
- Ability to analyze results, identify underlying business trends, develop recommendations and action plans in conjunction with key stakeholders
- Easiness to translate complex issues and detailed data into simple outcome and linking it to strategic vision
- Strong written skills: ability to produce high quality presentations and business documentation
- Proficient with PC skills (MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ref# NC1000
Investment Banking Analyst - Middle Market Group
Charlotte, NC
Job Description
The Analyst is the primary analytical support for corporate and investment bankers in the origination and execution of corporate and investment banking transactions such as merger & acquisition advisory services, leveraged finance, investment grade debt, and public equity. Analysts also assist in the cultivation of customer relationships for commercial banking clients, corporate clients and financial sponsors by conducting research, participating in strategic planning and assisting in the execution of advisory services. Analysts participate in client meetings, due diligence visits and other client interactions during which they gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers. The Analyst provides these services as part of a team consisting of Associates, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managing Directors. An opportunity is available to join the Middle Market Group, based in Charlotte, NC.
Minimum Qualifications
You will possess 1+ years of investment banking experience. Sound analytical
skills with an advanced understanding of finance and accounting concepts. Bachelor's
degree in Finance or Economics. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills,
maintaining high quality/detail-oriented work standards, and willingness to take
on significant responsibility. The analyst must be comfortable functioning both
independently and as part of a team, meeting stringent deadlines and work quality
standards.
Ref# TOR1012
Associate, Investment Structuring and Operations
Toronto, ON
About the Job
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investment Structuring and Operations, the Associate, Investment Structuring and Operations (the “Associate”) will support the Manager, Private Debt Operations and the Manager, Investment Structuring and Operations. The Associate will have primary responsibility for coordinating portfolio monitoring activities, participating with the designing and implementing systems infrastructure and processes, reviewing performance measurement and benchmarking, and preparing intra-group and board reporting for the Private Investment department. In addition, the Associate will provide oversight for departmental information management, including subscriptions, deal tracking, contact management, document management and interaction management processes.
Role Specific Accountabilities
Departmental Planning, Monitoring and Reporting/Performance Measurement:
- Coordination of Private Investment portfolio monitoring process
- Review of Private Investment performance measurement/benchmark reporting
- Preparation of PI intra-group and Board reporting activities and review of website disclosure
- Monitoring of Private Investment Policies, Management Authorities and Procedures and related processes
Data & Information Management:
- Oversight of departmental data requirements (market data, subscriptions and publications, benchmark information etc.)
Taxation and Structuring:
- Assist the Manager in taxation and investment structuring activities
General:
- Oversight of departmental AMEX and reimbursable expense processes
- Assist Manager with internal and external audit relationship
- Assist in departmental recruiting activities
- Other relevant duties and projects as assigned
Private Debt Monitoring and Reporting:
The Associate will assist the Manager, Private Debt Operations and act as “back-up” for the following:
- Day to day monitoring of existing portfolio companies, including financial statement analysis, ratio analysis etc.
- Preparation of detailed monitoring summaries for the deal team to review
- Oversee processing and documentation of amendments/waivers to existing investment agreements and execution of agreements of the transaction relating to the legal documentation. This could include discussions with external legal counsel.
- Manage and coordinate funding logistics as part of deal-closing process
- Monitor and follow up with counterparties on interest and coupon payments
- Development and documentation of Private Debt Process
- Review of monthly/quarterly benchmarking and portfolio valuations
- Develop strong working relationships with Private Debt investment professional, PI Structuring and Operations as well as Investment Finance – Private Investments teams
- Manage relationships and coordinate PD-related activities with internal and external audit as well as PD external relationships
Requirements and Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or other related discipline
- CGA, CMA or CFA designation or equivalent work experience
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, valuation, and financial reporting skills
- Experience with a variety of fixed income securities and related credit agreements
- Professionalism and integrity
- Superior interpersonal skills and business relationship skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Flexibility, adaptability and initiative
- Good judgement and sense of priorities
- Team player who enjoys a high performance culture
- Thorough understanding of the investment industry, stakeholders and partners, though knowledge and understanding of the private debt operations, processes and requirements
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, ability to solve multi-dimensional problems
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Exemplify our Guiding Principles, Partnership and High Performance
Ref# TX2010
Vice President, Investment Banking
Houston, TX
Key Accountabilities
- Transaction execution within the energy sector, new business presentations and meetings, and other such duties, within the energy space.
- Work with Associates and Analysts in development of pitch books and related client materials.
- Help manage client relationships with Directors and Managing Directors.
- Foster relationships internally with other industry and product groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, MBA, MA or MS or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting preferred.
- Minimum of five years investment banking experience, of which at least three years, within the Energy Sector.
- Knowledge and significant experience in the energy sector
- Solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling.
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
- Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
- Ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong teaming skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels of organization.
- Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
- Series 7 63 licensed.
Ref# O8987
Subject: Human Resource Contact for Alumni
It was a pleasure speaking with you this morning.
Again - I am very pleased with the candidates that I am interviewing that have
completed the Investment Banking Course you conduct.
I would like continue to assist your alumni and future alumni in exploring opportunities
within the financial industry that values the skill sets your course is teaching.
As we discussed, please provide my contact information to these students/professionals
and should they prefer - you may send me their resumes or contact information
and I will contact them to provide assistance in their job search.
I work with several financial firms who place a high value on the financial
analysis, financial modeling and valuations skill set your course covers. These
firms are located in NYC, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas and any other large city
that has a strong financial district.
Additionally, I am going to begin recommending your Investment Banking Course
to the NYC candidates that I assess need to improve on the skill sets your course
provides to help further their careers.
I will always take time to talk with your alumni and provide them direction
with the opportunities I am hiring for.
Thanks - and I appreciate the course deliverables you have set up for these
professionals.
Regards,
Corporate Services
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