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Investment Banking Associate - Mergers and Acquisitions Team (Industry Generalist)

Summary

FINNEA Group is a preeminent investment banking and financial advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), financial planning & analysis (“FP&A”), restructuring, and capital-raising activities for both private and public clients across a broad range of industries. Principally focused on the middle market, FINNEA Group is based in the Midwest and seeks to hire a talented, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Associate for the investment banking M&A team in its Grand Rapids, Michigan office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of the M&A and capital raising processes
• Develop strategies to position clients in the market and achieve optimized outcomes optimally
• Construct fully integrated, detailed financial models
• Conduct industry research in support of client engagements and business development activities
• Perform relative and intrinsic valuation analyses
• Develop detailed, ad-hoc analyses from large, complex financial and operational datasets
• Support clients in solving critical business issues by providing extensive data analysis, process improvement efficiencies, and thoughtful presentations that clearly communicate results
• Prepare marketing materials for M&A transactions, including teasers, information memoranda, and management presentations, among others

Skill Requirements

• Predisposition to think strategically and critically about mergers and acquisitions
• Objective, fact-based approach to problem-solving
• Analytically oriented with significant financial modeling experience and superior attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and multitask with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, self-motivating environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to pursue a long-term career in investment banking
• Works collaboratively in a team setting and helps propagate a collegial firm culture
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics with a strong academic track record
• Professional experience in investment banking a plus
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience - financial services/consulting/Big 4 accounting or similar

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