Investment Banking Associate - Technology

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Progress Partners is seeking to hire a Boston-based Investment Banking Associate to help support its M&A and Capital Markets transactions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, experience with financial statements, financial modeling, and strong communication skills. Prior experience in executing M&A and Capital Markets transactions in Technology verticals is highly preferred.

Associates at Progress are given substantial responsibility and are highly productive in helping grow the business. Progress fosters a collegial and entrepreneurial environment, and teamwork is essential to the firms success. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, creative, proactive, outgoing, and possess a strong background in finance and accounting.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and assist in the preparation of proposals, client presentations, and transaction materials

Conduct extensive financial and valuation analyses

Develop marketing materials, complex financial analyses and models, and ensure data integrity and accuracy of all deliverables

Monitor campaigns, coordinate meetings, and prepare and actively participate in weekly updates

Manage due diligence processes, including data room management and coordination between all stakeholders (internal and external)

Support transaction negotiations

Identifies when content and expertise is required from clients and senior members of the team

Participate in the recruitment, development, training, and mentoring of Analysts and junior resources

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking required

Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred. Focus in business, finance, accounting or similar preferred

Strong knowledge of M&A and capital raising practices is essential

Solid finance/accounting knowledge; ability to analyze and value businesses

Experience in supervising and reviewing Analysts work

Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Excellent analytical, creative, and strategic thinking skills

Team player mentality combined with the ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize deliverables

Strict attention to detail and advanced Microsoft Office suite skills; Expert in Excel and PowerPoint