Investment Banking Associate - Industrials & Business Services M&A Advisory

Intrepid Investment Bankers

Known for its unique entrepreneurial culture that values teamwork and transparency, Intrepid offers highly motivated individuals the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to client engagements and take on important leadership initiatives within the firm, resulting in a high level of job satisfaction while building a solid foundation for your career. Our culture values the development and well-being of our team-members and fosters strong camaraderie throughout the firm, resulting in what we believe is some of the highest retention rates in the industry. Intrepid is a specialty investment bank and provides M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory services to entrepreneurs, family-owned companies, private equity sponsors and major corporations, through dedicated banking teams with deep industry sector experience and over three decades of experience. The firm is based in Los Angeles, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Charlotte. Intrepid is the middle-market advisory arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE : MUFG), one of the largest financial groups in the world. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Responsibilities

Organizing, reviewing, and analyzing due diligence processes and materials Developing valuation analyses and models (projections, LBO, DCF, public comparable, historical M&A transactions, etc.) Preparing comprehensive pitchbooks, information memoranda, management presentations and marketing materials Compiling prospective acquirer lists and contacting acquirers Performing key steps in the sale execution process Supporting senior bankers in establishing relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients Interacting with senior bankers to help build the firm (training, recruiting, mentoring, etc.)

Skills & Experience

Minimum of two years of sell-side M&A advisory and investment banking experience (with record of completed transactions from pitch to close in the Industrials and Business Services sectors) Outstanding academic credentials from a top tier school Demonstrated critical thinking, process oriented, and strong attention to detail Excellent written and oral communications skills Highly proficient financial analysis and modeling skills Proactive, results oriented, can-do attitude, team player Self-starter willing to work in an entrepreneurial, demanding, and fast-paced environment Significant level of maturity and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team Proficiency with S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Salesforce CRM and online data room platforms FINRA Series 7, 63 or 79 license

Compensation & Benefits

The typical base pay for this role is $170K. Depending on corporate title, role in the transaction, productivity, and type of incentive payout, participants can be eligible for compensation that includes a guaranteed salary against the variable incentive amount, that can range up to 25% per transaction, subject to final approval by the CEO of Intrepid. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

Our Culture Principles

Client Centric People Focused Listen Up. Speak Up. Innovate & Simplify Own & Execute