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Description
Citizens Bank is seeking an experienced Investment Banking Associate to join the Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) division of our Capital Markets & Advisory team (“CM&A”). Associates will work closely with the team’s junior and senior professionals preparing, analyzing, and executing banking related transactions, primarily within the U.S. middle market.
Our Associates are exposed to multiple industries within our core areas of focus. In addition to key execution responsibilities, Associates manage consistent deal flow and are a main point of contact for our clients. All Associates have significant exposure to senior bankers and are involved in all stages of a transaction; they are an integral part of delivery to our clients and prospects.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Managing and assisting with the preparation of financial models and business valuations
- Supporting junior and senior team members in developing new business ideas, pitch strategies, or transaction structuring scenarios (inclusive of equity, debt and/or M&A) to help the firm’s corporate and sponsor clients achieve their financial and strategic objectives
- Leading/participating in meetings with current and prospective clients
- Conducting industry and company due diligence
- Preparing and reviewing information memoranda and other transaction documents: draft key marketing and key transaction related documents
- Preparing and reviewing pitch/business origination materials and other presentations: develop and review pitches and other presentations and be an integral part of the team in delivering these presentations
- Assisting business development efforts
Characteristics and skills important to success of a candidate in this position:
- Intelligent and resourceful
- Professional/concise oral and written communication
- Strong technical skills (knowledge of accounting, modeling, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-starter/intellectual curiosity
- Strong work ethic/team player/high degree of humility, maturity, and integrity
- Ability to work efficiently and to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Opportunities exist in Atlanta, GA (Business Services; Software; Healthcare; Tech Services; Aerospace, Defense & Government Services) and Cleveland, OH (Industrials; Consumer; Gaming).
About Citizens Bank: Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory is a leading middle market investment bank that supports clients across a focused set of industry sectors (Aerospace Defense & Government Services, Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Gaming Lodging & Leisure, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology & Communications, Transportation & Logistics). Because of our selective focus, we are true industry experts and offer unrivaled sector intelligence. We unlock value for our clients through our expertise in sell-side & buy-side advisory, capital raising, restructuring & bankruptcy and financial opinions. Our team is made up of 200+ investment banking professionals across the U.S. Citizens Capital Markets, Inc. and Citizens Bank, N.A. are subsidiaries of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., a $153 billion commercial bank holding company headquartered in Providence, R.I.
Qualifications
4+ years of work experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, or similar role. Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for this position and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
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Why Work for UsAt Citizens, you’ll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.Equal Employment OpportunityCitizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability or perceived disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.
