Investment Banking Associate Industrials Metals

About the Job

Associates in KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) Industrials Group actively work with industry bankers and product groups in crossfunctional teams originating and executing a wide variety of advisory and public/private capital mandates. Associates act as the primary daytoday contact for support including financial statement analysis and model development valuation analysis industry research and the preparation of various presentations and documents including information memorandums management presentations industry white papers etc. Associates play a central role coordinating the activities of all team members. Primary responsibilities include supporting senior bankers in developing junior analysts and helping with special projects to further develop the practice. An Associate in KBCM enjoys a unique developmental opportunity as junior bankers have the opportunity for far greater responsibility and recognition than at other investment banks.

Essential Job Functions

Work with investment bankers and product partners on M&A/strategic alternative idea generation and pitches corporate finance opportunities and public and private equity and debt capital raising transactions

Accountable for performing in accordance with the strategic direction and overall leadership of the industry segment including but not limited to: quality of both financial analysis and pitch books

Develop knowledge of relevant information resources: Bloomberg Capital IQ Thomson Financial and SNL

Accountable for effective project management: drive the process effectively prioritize and allocate resources.

Responsible for pitch book and presentation development; develop persuasive arguments based on the data gathered by analysts both conceptually and through client presentations.

Execute 1 Key by knowing the industry segments clients and markets as well as demonstrating teamwork among peers within the Institutional Bank and enterprise wide.

Responsible for training new Associates and Analysts. Acts as a mentor.

Maintain communications with team members and product partners.

Generate ideas and analytical materials in support of new client meetings

Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses on public and private companies: comparable company analysis precedent transaction analysis leveraged and discounted cash flow analysis including renewable energy project finance

Develop marketing materials for topics such as company positioning financing alternatives and M&A/Strategic alternatives

Continually build knowledge and capabilities within the industry segment and stay abreast of competitive trends.

Assist with attracting a quality workforce i.e. college recruiting activities.

Maintain required licensing.

Demonstrate the Key Values Teamwork Respect Accountability Integrity and Leadership.

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree in Business (Accounting Finance Business Admin Economics etc.

Series 7/79 & 63 (within six months of employment)

Strong quantitative skills including financial modeling and financial statement analysis

Quantitatively and financiallyoriented possessing the ability to succinctly express ideas

Strong team player that is a motivated selfstarter with the desire to be part of a closeknit group operating in an intensive and challenging work environment

Excellent organization communication and research skills

Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving ability

Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint and Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA MA in Accounting CFA CPA JD or equivalent

3 years direct industry segment experience

Previous investment banking experience

Competencies:

Financial Modeling

Analytical

Attention to detail

Ability to analyze and synthesize data and research into cohesive succinct thoughts and materials

Strong Communication Skills both verbal and written

Team Player

Prioritize tasks

Commitment to Excellence