Research Analyst

You will enjoy this role if:

• You would like to work with a variety of short-term tasks
• You enjoy the "hunt" and want to be part of the inner circle involved with identifying, negotiating, and executing partnering, merging, acquiring and/or other types of activities associated with the growth of our group of firms.
• You want to continue to expand your leadership experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive Investment Banking/ Finance professional in the areas of executing buy-side M&A strategies and identifying cost-effective financing alternatives and sources.
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow.

What You’ll Do:

• Interact directly with transaction team members on matters; Your direct supervisor will be the Senior Director of Growth (our firm does not have vice presidents).
• Create transaction financial models to be used in valuation, structuring and negotiation.
• Prepare detailed memoranda and presentations describing the key attributes of client companies and industries.
• Data gathering, document review and preparation of reports.
• Research & financial analysis of target companies, contracts, and opportunities
• Communication with business owners to ensure delivery of exceptional client service.
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships within the firm and externally with clients, attorneys, lenders and other professionals.
• Support the growth and development of team members and help Analysts meet their professional goals.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, engineering, or related field desired, but not absolutely required.
• Two (2)+ years’ experience performing transaction advisory work highly desired; professional services firm experience preferred.
• I-Banking Associates not continuing for a 3^rd year are highly encouraged to apply. This position will be structured as part-time for the right person, allowing concurrent attendance at Business School.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, project management, communication, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills required.
• Experience creating discounted cash flow and leveraged buyout models and analysis.
• Ability to exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties. Typical projects will be very short-term and will involve researching firms, ideas, opportunities, financial modeling, and opinion memos (very short and concise); This is an internally focused position, but success here will sometimes require external interaction.
• Students pursing an MBA or JD in Metro DC area are HIGHLY encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to relocate to the DC metro area. Remote work is highly encouraged and utilized, but routine (weekly or bi-weekly) visits to our office in Arlington is required.