Investment Banking Associate I

Job Description - Investment Banking Associate I )

Job Description

Investment Banking Associate I -

Description

Role Title: Investment Banking Associate

Location: Paris

Job Summary

Plays an integral role in the Investment Banking department's activities, maintaining a high level of responsibility as a member of a specific industry-focused team. Formulates new business proposals, develops company forecasts and valuations, evaluates merger and acquisition scenarios and prepares documents related to the public issuance of stock. Works on every aspect of the transaction process. Mentors and coaches Investment Banking Analysts, as applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of M&A, financing transactions, financial modeling, industry and comparable company analysis.
• Prepare and deliver standard presentations, tailored presentations and pitches to clients.
• Produce factual and accurate information to the client.
• Provide management support to analyst bankers through training, mentoring and evaluating performance potential.
• Seek opportunities for development through the role, special assignments, training, or external activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Concepts, practices and procedures of Investment Banking.
• Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Concepts, practices and procedures of Tax and Accounting.
• Financial markets and products.

Skill in

• Analyzing and interpreting financial statements.
• Analytical skills sufficient to assess and explain events in the market.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to think independently sufficient to market ideas.
• Defining high standards of quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.

Ability to

• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to reports.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Remain cognizant of our commitment to daily workflow and regulatory compliance during high volume activity.
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions.
• Demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.
• Prepare and deliver clear, effective and professional presentations.
• Be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action.
• Lead the work of others and provide training, coaching and mentoring.
• Interpret and apply policies and indicate and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with all organizational levels.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Investment Banking.
• MBA Degree with experience in Investment Banking preferred.
• OR ~
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
• FINRA Series 7 or 79 License.
• FINRA Series 63 or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.