Lateral Associate / Senior Associate

Based in our Chicago office, the Associate / Senior Associate will work under the direction and day-to-day oversight of a VP and/or Director. This is an in-person, in-office position, based in our SOLIC Chicago office. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required. • Minimum of 3-6 years restructuring, investment banking, credit-related or principal investing experience. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. • Strong working knowledge of CapIQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg, Octus and related tools. • Proven quantitative and analytical abilities, including financial modeling experience and skills to: • build dynamic 3-statement projections models • evaluate a company's credit worthiness in terms of leverage / coverage / liquidity • calculate implied MOIC / IRR values across the capital structure for various transaction alternatives over time • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities. • Flexible to work extended hours as needed, dependent upon assigned engagements. • Travel may be required up to 25%. Preferred Characteristics: • MBA, CPA, or CFA • FINRA Series 63 and 79 • Completion of 2-year investment banking analyst program Position Responsibilities: • Perform advanced industry and client research using internet searches, database subscriptions, and research reports. • Prepare client deliverables, including marketing pitches and management presentations. • Assist in compiling and reviewing due diligence files. • Draft Confidential Information Memorandums and teasers. • Assist in researching and soliciting prospective investors/buyers for investment banking transactions. • Assist in developing and reviewing valuations and financial models: • Lead role in building and editing customized financial models and analyses • Identify and screen comparable companies and transactions • Review assumptions for discounted cash flow and cost of capital • Liquidation analysis • Debt capacity analyses • Restructuring and Bankruptcy Related: • Develop 13/26-weekly cash flow forecasts. • Prepare bankruptcy related schedules and analyses. • Provide support as needed across all facets in bankruptcy cases. • May supervise junior-level Associates, providing day-to-day oversight and direction. • Frequent client interaction with demonstrated self-motivation to be proactive with firm leadership and clients. Training / Certifications: • Complete "Training the Street" financial modeling seminar. • Obtain FINRA SIE, 79, 63 licenses within 1 year of hire date. • Once the minimum professional hours requirement is achieved: Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor ("CIRA") and Certification in Distressed Business Valuation ("CDBV") https://www.aira.org/cira Gordon Brothers offers a very competitive total compensation package, including base salary and bonus plan, health insurance, dental benefits, a generous 401(k) match, time off benefits, and more.