Investment Banking Associate - Industrials

Ascendo Resources Mundelein, IL Open
Ascendo Resources is looking for Investment Banking Associate - Industrials in Mundelein, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3898278646 is live since 2026-10-18 14:18:33.
Job Description

Seeking a technically strong Industrials/Generalist Investment Banking Associate.




The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in investment banking, with exposure to U.S. Industrials or Generalist coverage, and demonstrated experience in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution.




Responsibilities



  • Support the execution of M&A transactions, capital raising initiatives, and strategic advisory assignments.

  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses.

  • Prepare pitch books, confidential information memoranda (CIMs), investment presentations, and transaction materials.

  • Conduct industry research, company analysis, and financial due diligence, with a focus on U.S. markets.

  • Evaluate transaction structures, investment opportunities, and potential acquisition targets.

  • Coordinate with internal teams, clients, investors, legal advisors, and other transaction stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.

  • Assist senior investment professionals with transaction execution, strategic initiatives, and business development.




Qualifications



  • 3+ years of investment banking experience at a mid-sized to large investment bank, ideally within a U.S. Industrials or Generalist coverage group.

  • Candidates currently working in private equity will also be considered, provided they have a minimum of 2 years of prior investment banking experience at a mid-sized to large bank.

  • Strong exposure to U.S. transactions, including M&A advisory, financial analysis, valuation, and transaction execution.

  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.

  • Demonstrated experience supporting live transactions and managing complex financial analyses.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce high-quality investment and transaction materials.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail.

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.



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