Investment Banking Analyst Jobs

INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST / ASSOCIATE

Fairmount Partners is a leading, independent middle-market M&A advisor to clients in the Healthcare, Consulting & Technology Services, Technology, and Industrial & Consumer sectors. The firm’s investment banking team has experience as operators, investors and dealmakers. Fairmount has closed over 260 transactions spanning 23 countries since its founding in 2003.

Fairmount is currently seeking an experienced Investment Banking Analyst or Associate for immediate hire in its Greater Philadelphia location. Analysts and Associates work directly with senior bankers in all facets of the business, including transaction evaluation, preparation, marketing and processing. From day one, Analysts and Associates will assume a hands-on role in a team environment, interfacing with clients and related parties in live transactions.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities:

• Performing industry, market and competitor research and due diligence
• Preparing valuation analyses, including public comparable companies and precedent transactions analyses
• Drafting high-quality marketing materials, such as Information Memoranda and Management Presentations, describing clients’ businesses, future growth prospects and possible synergies with potential buyers
• Identifying and researching potential buyers, investors or targets for each engagement
• Managing transaction data and logistics, including coordinating large funnels of potential buyers and/or targets, developing weekly client status reports and administering electronic data rooms
• Interacting with clients and prospects on the phone, in writing and in meetings
• Preparing detailed financial analyses to effectively model clients’ businesses and future growth opportunities

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following credentials and characteristics or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training deemed relevant to the Analyst or Associate role:

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in business or accounting
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Expert knowledge in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing
• At least two years of investment banking or relevant M&A advisory experience (e.g. business valuation, financial due diligence or equivalent experience at a leading accountancy or consultancy)
• Robust financial modelling skills and understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Strong work ethic and ability to cooperate and work collaboratively within a team