Investment Banking Associate

5 days ago


Santa Monica, California, United States The Donerail Group Full time
About The Donerail Group

We are a financial services firm with a strong presence in the investment banking advisory space, providing M&A advisory services to large public and private companies. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and creating value for our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Investment Banking Associate to join our team in Santa Monica, CA. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of our investment banking activities, including origination and execution of mergers and acquisitions assignments for clients and on Donerail portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complex financial modeling and valuation analyses
  • Conducting comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research
  • Drafting detailed memoranda and presentations describing key attributes of client companies
  • Participating in due diligence sessions
  • Managing several projects at once and working effectively as an individual and as part of a team
  • Regular interaction with clients (willingness to travel is a must)
  • Developing marketing and pitch materials
Requirements
  • Live in, or ability to relocate to, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1-3 years of directly related investment banking or corporate M&A experience required
  • Consumer, Retail or Real Estate experience is a plus, but not required
  • Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic achievement preferably in fields of finance, economics, engineering, computer science, or related field
  • High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (CapitalIQ plug-in), PowerPoint, and Word
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership and team working capabilities
  • Superior work ethic and multi-tasking skills
  • Professional maturity and experience to interact directly with client and drive execution of transactions
  • Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
  • Series 79 licensing preferred (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
  • US work authorization required


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