Job Title: Investment Banking Associate, Industrials, Cleveland

About the Job

Associates in KeyBanc Capital Markets' (KBCM) Industrials Group actively work with industry bankers and product groups in cross-functional teams originating and executing a wide variety of advisory and public/private capital mandates. Associates act as the primary day-to-day contact for execution 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 financially-oriented, possessing the ability to succinctly express ideas

- Strong team player that is a motivated self-starter with the desire to be part of a close-knit 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