What You'll Be Doing
Stifel Capital Structure Advisory's New York-based Summer Associate Program provides MBA candidates with a hands-on introduction to the role of an Associate in Restructuring. Summer Associates at Stifel Capital Structure Advisory develop the skills necessary for a successful career in restructuring investment banking.
The firm is committed to training and developing its associates to reach their full potential. Summer Associates participate in a robust training program during the first month of the program. In addition to both formal and informal training programs, there is a formal mentorship program, mid- and end-of-summer reviews, social networking events and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects. Associates are industry agnostic, gaining significant exposure to a broad range of stressed and distressed situations across a range of industries.
Responsibilities
A Summer Associate’s specific responsibilities may include conducting industry research, building financial models to analyze company projections or potential transactions, drafting client presentation materials, and participating in client calls or meetings.
- Preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides and summaries for pitchbooks
- Working closely with deal teams, including other junior and senior bankers
- Performing and leading in-depth quantitative financial analyses and modeling
- Contributing to team meetings and discussions
- Conducting industry research and building out industry databases
- Analyzing and researching companies in a wide range of industries
- Interacting with investment banking clients and investors
What We're Looking For
Summer Associate candidates should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through their professional career prior to business school and involvement in extracurricular endeavors as well as a keen interest in finance and restructuring.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Disciplined work ethic and strong leadership ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Significant exposure to finance and accounting
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred
- Ability to work in teams
- Highly motivated and energetic
Education & Experience
- Pursuing an MBA degree with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2028
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Pay Rate: $175,000 annualized
Systems & Technology
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Compensation RangeSalary: USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr. Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate’s qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position. The base salary is one component of Stifel’s overall compensation package for each individual employee. Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more! To view a more comprehensive list of Stifel’s current offerings, please visit https://www.stifel.com/careers/benefits. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
