Within Stifel's investment bank, Associates are primarily responsible for acting as the keystone of all project teams, serving as a project manager taking guidance from senior bankers and managing and mentoring Analysts. Associates work on small, client-focused teams within the Corporate Finance and M&A disciplines. We offer a unique environment which combines a highly entrepreneurial platform focused on emerging growth companies with significant analytical rigor.

• Play a critical role as the project manager on teams to manage the deal process from origination to close
• Develop integrated financial models and related valuation analyses
• Participate in M&A, corporate finance (debt, public, and private equity) and restructuring assignments
• Prepare valuations, write memorandums for M&A and private placement processes, conduct M&A analyses, and participate in due diligence and drafting sessions for public and private offerings
• Mentor junior staff and target areas for their development
• Work on multiple projects and transactions at any given time

• Strong ability to work in an entrepreneurial culture
• Ability to manage, from start to finish, financing and M&A transactions
• Excellent analytical, modeling, and client management skills
• Exercises good judgment in assessing risks and rewards of new business opportunities

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
• Minimum Required: 3-5 years post-undergraduate work experience in investment banking or a related field

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook