EY-Parthenon-Deals-EY Capital Advisors-Investment Banking-Industrials-Experienced Associate

About the position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY-Parthenon – Deals – EY Capital Advisors - Investment Banking – Diversified Industrials Group – Experienced Analyst The opportunity EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.   With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.  Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC (EYCA) offers investment banking services with access to a global network of EY mergers & acquisitions, debt capital markets and equity capital markets professionals. The global EY network offers a comprehensive suite of services, and EY firms consistently rank among the leading financial services firms based on the number of completed transactions globally. As an M&A Investment Banking Experienced Analyst you’ll work in a team setting to help provide clients with objective advice on M&A and corporate financing alternatives through highly focused industry teams with world-class, global execution capabilities. You’ll be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. You’ll be working in a small and collaborative team environment with investment banking professionals on a variety of projects across a range of Industrials sub sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Construction and Chemicals.

Responsibilities

  • Advise companies regarding strategic and corporate finance alternatives and drive the execution of M&A transactions.
  • Prepare pitch books, descriptive information memoranda and related materials for M&A and capital raising mandates.
  • Perform extensive financial analysis, valuation analysis and pro forma financial modeling.
  • Identify key issues and potential areas of valuation and transaction risk within engagements.
  • Perform In-depth market-sector and company-specific research.
  • Support business development initiatives.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • At least 1 year of prior experience in investment banking or similar M&A execution experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel to develop financial models, knowledge of pivot tables and using excel for in-depth modeling.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
  • Efficient use of research databases, and technical ability to analyze data.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • You must either reside in or be at a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
  • The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Nice-to-haves

  • Existing Series 7 and/or 79 plus Series 63 securities licenses (in good standing) is a plus.
  • A proven record of excellence in investment banking with a focus on M&A transactions
  • Experience in or interest in the Industrials sector
  • Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
  • The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is \$125,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
  • In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
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