Investment Banking Associate - Consumer | Location: London | Level: Associate I - Associate III | Sector: Consumer
Summary: We are looking for high calibre candidates to add to our growing, top-performing Consumer team in London. With a full pipeline, a history of outstanding performance, and exposure to high-profile international transactions across the upper mid-market, this is an opportunity to work on landmark deals and contribute to the continued success of an industry-leading team. Under general direction with a high level of autonomy, you will use extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to have a positive impact on the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and the firm through the development of the team, managing the Investment Banking (IB) Analyst, and executing and generating business for the department. You will work on major projects, programs, or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams, influence strategic direction, develop tactical plans, and complete complex assignments. Extensive contact with Senior Management is required to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produces factual and accurate information presented to the client.
- Seeks opportunities for development through the job itself, through special assignments, training, or external activities.
- Attracts and retains quality professionals that will have a positive impact on the SBU and Raymond James (RJ).
- Trains, mentors, and evaluates interns and analysts performance potential.
- Provide management support to analysts through training, mentoring and evaluating their performance potential.
- Assists in the preparation of standard and tailored presentations and pitches.
- Assists with the execution of M&A and financing transactions, financial modelling, industry and comparable company analysis.
- Documents and supports the execution of new financing issues for corporate clients.
- Identifies new entrants into the space and targets these companies for attention.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced concepts, practices and procedures of Investment Banking.
- Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
- Advanced concepts, practices and procedure of Tax and Accounting.
- Financial markets and products.
- Analyzing and interpreting financial statements.
- Analytical skills sufficient to assess and explain events in the market.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to think independently sufficient to market ideas.
- Defining high standards of quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards.
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and established databases.
- Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to reports.
- Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
- Remain cognizant of our commitment to daily workflow and regulatory compliance during high volume activity.
- Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions.
- Demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.
- Prepare clear, effective and professional presentations.
- Be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action.
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with all organizational levels.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Investment Banking.
- OR any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.
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