Financial Associates work on M&A deal origination and execution for Rabobank's client base in the food and agriculture industries globally, with a focus on the Americas and cross-border transactions. You will work with expert professionals and gain significant exposure to the major areas of investment banking. Joining Rabobank, you will be an integral part of our inclusive teams and contribute to the bank's core mission.

You and Your Job

As a Corporate Finance Associate, you will be successful if you bring value to the senior bankers on execution and origination of M&A transactions.

The Corporate Finance Associate will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, transaction and marketing support functions to the professionals in the Corporate Finance group and client project teams. The focus of the role will be on assisting Analysts, Vice Presidents, Managing Directors and other senior bankers on tasks performed during the execution of transactions (primarily M&A) and development of new business prospects, including preparing industry analysis, company profiles, information memorandums and presentations. Corporate Finance Associates are responsible for financial modeling, valuation analysis, mergers and acquisitions modeling, and leveraged buyout modeling.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the origination and execution of Corporate Finance transactions including idea generation
• Build financial models and perform valuation analyses using various methodologies including discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, merger models, trading comparables and transaction comparables
• Prepare deal marketing and deal execution presentation materials for use in client meetings, both marketing and deal execution related including acquisition strategies and ideas and sell side alternatives
• Participate in all stages of transaction executions, from deal sourcing to deal closing
• Takes lead in preparation of pitching materials , financial analyses, modelling and valuation work
• Supports senior bankers in the creation of new strategic and corporate finance ideas leading to pitches
• Managing the day-to-day information flow with clients and third-parties in a transaction execution setting or origination pitch
• Other financial analysis including the financial information about industry participants and financial capacity of potential acquirers or competitors for a business and preparing and analyzing transaction and trading comparables of companies in similar sectors and current market valuation trends
• Organizing and analyzing due diligence information and preparing information that is used by potential acquirers in their review of potential transactions
• Supervise/train analysts on tasks and skills described above and take full responsibility for work performed; The Associate is responsible for directing the work of the analysts and for teaching and coaching the junior members of the team
• Active role in the execution of M&A mandates. This includes but is not limited to maintaining quality control) of all relevant tasks required by the project and all client deliverables on a timely basis. Primarily responsible for analytical/technical aspects of project execution. Responsible for coordinating project/direct information flow with client

Your Promise to Us:

To be considered for the Corporate Finance Associate role, you must have:

• 3 years Investment Banking experience as an Analyst
• Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling, valuation and deal structuring
• Excellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Our Commitment to you - cultivating your way beyond pay:

Rabobank welcomes employees and applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that leverages the diverse strengths of our workforce. This enables us to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers while ensuring a healthy and safe environment for our staff.

We believe your well-being extends far beyond just a paycheck and should encompass your health, happiness, and satisfaction. To meet these needs, Rabobank offers a flexible hybrid working model and continually evaluates and enhances our benefit offerings to ensure they are comprehensive, competitive, and provide you with the options and flexibility you need.

Our employee benefits are focused on four main components:

• Physical Well-Being includes our commitment to your Health and Wellness. Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire. Rabo offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs.
• Financial Well-Being provides for your Retirement + Savings + Security. We love seeing your retirement plan balance grow just as much as you do! That's why you can start participating in the 401(k) plan on your date of hire. Plus we match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) plan for US Employees. Rabo also contributes an additional 3% of your eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions.
• Emotional Well-Being ensures your Work + Life balance. We offer a generous paid time off program to full time employees: up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 days of additional time off plus 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date during the calendar year). In addition, Growing a Better World Together requires wanting the best for our employees and their families and our communities. To do that, we offer both the time and financial support to give back to the community through our Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs. (All paid time off is subject to company accrual and carryover policies.)
• Workforce Well-Being supports a hybrid working model that offers the flexibility to split your time between home and the office-typically 2-3 days remote and the remaining days onsite-promoting both productivity and personal well-being.

Salary Expectations:

Target Hiring Range: $115,000 - $175,000.00

This position is subject to the terms of [RAF/Rabobank/RDS]'s compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location of the hired candidate differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons. Further, all full-time regular positions include all other benefits provided to [RAF/Rabobank/RDS] employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.

At Rabobank, we strive to grow a better world together. In order to achieve that, we have to have the right people in the right jobs. Are you ready to join our team?

This job posting has no fixed application deadline. We will accept resumes until a qualified applicant pool is identified.

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