Investment Banking Associate - Industrials

Solomon Partners is a leading financial advisory firm with a legacy as one of the oldest independent investment banks. We advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, recapitalizations, capital markets solutions and activism defense across a range of industries.

Solomon Partners’ culture is driven by integrity, deep sector expertise and building strong, working relationships. With a focus on inclusivity, we are collaborative, entrepreneurial and committed to providing clients with sound, unbiased advice.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate to join our newly established Industrials group, focusing on M&A advisory.

• Primary day‑to‑day contact for execution support: financial statement analysis & model development, valuation analysis, industry research, and preparation of presentations and documents including information memorandums and management presentations.
• Support senior bankers in developing junior analysts, live deal execution, new business generation, and projects to further develop the practice.
• Understand industry and product trends and provide input on pitch and deal materials.
• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry and company research and analysis.
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials for multiple industrials sub‑sectors, financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market‑specific analysis.
• Model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for client transactions including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, and acquisition finance.
• Facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities.
• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, public/private debt & equity capital markets, syndicated bank financing, and other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources.
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships.

• Minimum 3 years of investment banking, corporate finance, or capital markets experience with a top‑tier global bank, or an MBA concentrating on Finance or Economics.
• Strong interest and understanding of the Industrials industry; experience with banking transactions related to the Aerospace and Defense sector is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis.
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maturity and good judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and ability to convey ideas.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Expected base salary $175K–$225K, with discretionary annual bonus and benefits.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Solomon Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.