Job Description

Our client is a global mid-market investment bank with a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes in complex transactions. They provide M&A, debt advisory, and special situations services to privately held and publicly traded businesses as well as financial sponsors. With offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Chicago, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Milan, Seoul, Stockholm, Valencia, and Verona, their integrated global team brings deep sector knowledge and senior-level experience across key industries including industrials, business services, healthcare, and consumer. Position Summary: Our client is seeking a highly capable and driven Investment Banking Associate to join our Chicago office. This is a near-term hiring need, and the ideal candidate will be available to join the team promptly. The Associate will take a lead role in transaction execution, manage Analysts, and contribute directly to client communications and deliverables. This position offers significant responsibility, exposure to senior decision-makers, and the opportunity to work on high-impact domestic and international transactions. Key Responsibilities : Lead execution workstreams on M&A, special situations, and financing transactions Oversee and review financial models and valuation analyses prepared by Analysts Draft and manage client deliverables including confidential information presentations (CIPs), management presentations, and pitch materials Conduct and synthesize company, industry, and buyer/investor research Coordinate and participate in due diligence, process management, and data room activities Support negotiations, deal structuring, and preparation of key transaction documentation and analyses Participate in client meetings and directly manage select client and counterparty communications Provide guidance and mentorship to Analyst team members Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in investment banking Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and managing deliverables Highly organized and able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under tight deadlines Self-starter with strong professional maturity and desire to grow within an entrepreneurial environment Availability to begin in the near term is preferred Why Join our client: Work directly with senior bankers and clients from day one A meritocratic team-oriented environment built for long-term success Contribute to high-profile middle-market transactions across key growth sectors Gain exposure to both domestic and international deals through our global platform Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Consulting, Finance, and Strategy/Planning Industries Investment Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HR Pals & Recruiting Pals by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Investment Banking Associate jobs in Chicago, IL . 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