FIG Investment Banking, Associate, NY, Global Advisory

Overview of Role

The Financial Institutions Group in New York focuses on mergers & acquisitions as well as selective equity, debt and general corporate financial advisory engagements across the insurance, asset management, financial technology, and non-bank financial sectors.

The rapidly growing team plays a critical role in contributing to the strong development of the firm in North America which is a core pillar of our global growth strategy and key to maintaining our reputation as a global leading independent advisory investment bank.

You will be an integral member of client and deal teams on all assignments, ranging from marketing initiatives, client development and cultivation of public and private corporate clients (C-suite and boards of directors) and private equity sponsors to the hands on execution of M&A, sell side and buy sides transactions.

Responsibilities

• Execute live deals in FIG which may include sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, spin-offs, split-offs/carve-outs, LBOs, Debt Advisory and Equity Advisory with significant cross-border emphasis
• Oversee and assist in financial modelling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses and market-specific analysis, including three-statement integrated financial models and relevant valuation outputs/sensitivities
• Spearhead analysis of broad range of corporate finance transactions for reviewing strategic alternatives, acquisitions, mergers and equity and debt capital market's events
• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, refinancing and equity capital market alternatives, as well as associated internal documentation through coordination with internal and external resources
• Conduct extensive quantitative and qualitative economic, industry and company research and analysis
• Managing analysts and overseeing various work streams
• Attend client meetings, industry conferences, and external training sessions
• Adhere to all compliance regulations and confidentiality policies
• Contribute to Rothschild & Co's unique firm culture, and recruiting, training and development efforts

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in finance (or similar) from a leading academic institution.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree in Finance with prior experience, preferred

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Prior experience within a top tier corporate finance adviser/investment bank in M&A required
• Prior FIG M&A experience at an advisory firm or investment bank required
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills to develop corporate financial models and valuations with a deep understanding of financial statement analysis
• Ability to provide direction and leadership in order to build a strong team environment and to build effective relationships between individuals, teams and lines of business, across different geographies
• Ability to build long-term, professional relationships that add value to the client and lead to the expansion of the business
• Experience leading client presentations, managing projects and the execution of transactions
• Well organized, detailed and the ability to simultaneously manage several projects in an extremely fast paced environment in order to meet critical deadlines
• Knowledge of the relevant financial and regulatory environments that surrounds M&A
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and communication skills
• Team player, capable of working in cross-border deal teams
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Pay and benefits

Expected base salary rates for this role in our New York Office will be between $175,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, salary offers are determined on an individualized basis and are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience and education. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and our Rothschild & Co employee benefits package, successful candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Rothschild & Co North America is an equal opportunity employer.