[Hiring] Investment Banking Associate @Boutique Recruiting

Role Description

Join a growing M&A platform where you will have the opportunity to work across the full transaction lifecycle, contribute directly to business development, and help shape an emerging practice within a highly respected investment banking environment. This Investment Banking Associate will support and increasingly lead M&A transactions spanning:

• Financial modeling
• Valuation
• Diligence
• Buyer outreach
• Negotiation
• Closing

With a particular focus on technology, defense, cybersecurity, AI, and other emerging sectors.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of meaningful M&A or investment banking experience
• Highly technology-forward
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
• Initiative, adaptability, and client-facing confidence are essential

Requirements

• 3-4 years of M&A, transactional investment banking, or comparable banking associate experience
• Meaningful exposure to the complete M&A process, including:
• Modeling
• Valuation
• Diligence
• Positioning
• Buyer outreach
• Negotiation
• Closing
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, research, and transaction execution capabilities
• Technology-forward mindset with demonstrated proficiency using AI as a practical tool within professional workflows
• Experience with Bloomberg and Outlook
• Ability to confidently communicate with clients, prospective buyers, investors, and other stakeholders
• Strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to wear multiple hats within a growing platform
• Interest in business development and contributing to the continued expansion of the M&A practice
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment with limited administrative infrastructure
• Series 7 licensing will be required upon joining the firm

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-paid medical premiums for employees and their families
• 401(k) plan with employer safe harbor match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Fully remote work environment with access to offices in New York City, Chicago, and San Diego
• Discretionary performance bonus opportunities
• Significant long-term earning and compensation growth potential
• Opportunity to join a newly established M&A platform at an early stage and grow into a leadership position
• Direct partnership with an experienced, technology-focused Head of M&A in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment