Investment Banking

3 days ago

Chicago, United States Colonnade Advisors LLC Full time

Colonnade Advisors LLC: Founded in 1999, we are a leading investment banking firm that focuses on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising. We specialize in the financial services and business services sectors. Our deals range in size from $30 - $500 million.


Over the years we have embraced the virtues of boutique investment banking – Focus on the client’s needs above all other considerations, Expertise that comes from deep industry knowledge and years of transaction experience, and Results that bring positive change to the lives of our clients and greatly improve the prospects of the companies we serve.


We have the flexibility and informality of a small company and the rigor and expectations of a world-class investment bank. The key to our success is our team, made up of bright, highly motivated, hardworking people. Every team member interacts with senior bankers and Colonnade’s clients on a daily basis to get the exposure and training needed to build a career in investment banking.


Colonnade has moved to hybrid work and will remain so for the foreseeable future. We may be physically apart, but we are a cohesive team that spends significant time together via digital platforms. We expect our teammates to live in and around either Chicago or Tampa.


Investment Banking Associate

As an Associate, you will act as a key member in our Investment Banking team and provide analytical support on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Our small deal team size provides associates the opportunity to work with senior investment bankers and key management from client companies on a daily basis.


Compensation

  • Unlike the majority of Investment Banks, Colonnade pays bonuses on a quarterly basis based on performance.


You will assume a broad range of responsibilities including:

  • Developing and maintaining complex financial models
  • Performing various financial analyses, including valuations, accretion/dilution analyses, and merger consequences, with minimal oversight
  • Leading and coaching analysts in the development of financial models
  • Creating presentation materials for targeted sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory and capital raise opportunities, including research-driven writing of client materials
  • Developing prospective investor and buyer lists
  • Monitoring the deal process and progression via an internal customer relationship management (CRM) system
  • Soliciting and qualifying viable investors and buyers for the firm’s investment banking clients in advance of discussions with senior management or client meetings
  • Conducting industry and company research and analysis
  • Acting as a key point of contact throughout the transaction process
  • Managing due diligence processes, including overseeing the creation and monitoring of electronic data rooms
  • Participating in deal documentation negotiations
  • Developing marketing materials, including pitch books
  • Gaining an understanding of the interests and investment criteria of private equity firms and strategic buyers in our sectors
  • Developing financial and business services industry and transaction expertise and staying current on industry developments


Candidates for the job will possess the following qualifications:

  • Strong quantitative/analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for excellence
  • Three or more years of work experience in investment banking, corporate development, corporate finance, valuation or accounting
  • The ability to excel in both team and self-directed settings
  • Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, and a strong work ethic
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Dedication to building a career in the investment banking industry
  • A bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA, preferably in applied mathematics, engineering, economics, finance, business, or accounting


Things to consider before you interview:

  • You will be asked to prepare a case analysis, including building a financial model in Excel and preparing a Power Point presentation

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