Investment Banking Associate - Distressed M&A

SC&H Group • $100K — $130K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a GPA of at least 3.5
  • 3+ years experience in investment banking, public accounting, valuation, or finance with M&A exposure
  • Excellent financial and quantitative analysis skills
  • Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and financial statements
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills for dynamic financial modeling
  • Understanding of valuation principles and the ability to perform DCF analysis
  • Strong project management, verbal communication, and business writing expertise
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple quick-turnaround projects

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight for analytical tasks including research and financial modeling
  • Create effective communication materials for client engagements
  • Direct the development and maintenance of data sets and analytical models
  • Keep informed on current business and economic developments relevant to client work
  • Prepare marketing materials for prospective client meetings
  • Engage directly with clients as a key member of the team
  • Demonstrate teamwork, integrity, leadership, and initiative

Benefits

  • Real equity ownership for every employee with at least 1 year of tenure
  • Comprehensive health plan with multiple options
  • At least 4 weeks of paid time off annually
  • 8 firm-paid holidays each year
  • 401k plan with employer matching
  • Annual firm trip for employees and a guest to an all-inclusive tropical location
Full Job Description
SC&H Capital is currently recruiting for a top notch Investment Banking Associate to join our growing practice in our Chicago office. SC&H Capital is a middle market focused Investment Bank delivering M&A advisory services to businesses throughout their entire lifecycle, provided by professionals who are experts in buying, growing and selling businesses. Our professionals focus on consistently providing insightful and timely advice and delivering effective outcomes everyday- not just on the day they sell. This position will primarily focused on distressed businesses within the sell-side M&A space. This often involves more time sensitive/shorter notice projects than does traditional M&A work.

Please note : This position requires 4 days a week in person in our Chicago location.

As part of our team you will:

  • Provide direction and oversight for analytical support, including research, financial statement analysis and financial modeling
  • Write and design effective communication pieces for client engagements including confidential information memorandums and pitch materials
  • Provide direction and oversight in the design, development and maintenance of data sets and analytic models
  • Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and/or other guidance relevant to the client engagements
  • Prepare marketing materials for prospective client meetings
  • Interact with clients as a key member of an engagement team
  • Display teamwork, integrity, leadership and initiative


Qualified candidates will have the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration Undergrad GPA of at least 3.5
  • Ideally 3+ years direct experience in investment banking, or potentially one or more of the following areas with exposure to M&A: public accounting, valuation, or finance
  • Excellent financial and quantitative skills
  • Strong knowledge in financial accounting, including an understanding of a balance sheet and income statement and general accounting principles
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to develop integrated, dynamic three-statement financial models
  • Understanding of valuation principles and finance concepts, including the ability to complete a DCF model using present value techniques
  • Excellent project management, verbal communication and business writing skills
  • Sharp attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, often with quick turnaround times


Salary & Benefits

The expected annual base salary for this position is $100,000-$130,000. Salary offers are made based on a variety of candidate specific factors such as candidate's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, SC&H offers the unique benefit of real equity ownership for every colleague with at least 1 year of service. Watch your stake grow as your tenure increases and the firm achieves success. We also offer a comprehensive health plan with multiple options to suit your needs, at least 4 weeks of paid time off, 8 firm-paid holidays, 401k with employer match, and an annual firm trip for you and a guest to an all-inclusive tropical location.

About SC&H Group

SC&H Group is a management consulting firm that provides accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in various industries. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Sparks, Maryland. SC&H Group has additional offices in Virginia and Georgia. The company's services include financial reporting, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and technology consulting. SC&H Group serves clients in the healthcare, government contracting, real estate, and manufacturing industries, among others.
Learn more about SC&H Group
Size
300 employees
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$50 million
* Ladders Estimates

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