Investment Banking Associate

A highly active middle-market investment bank is seeking an experienced Investment Banking Associate to join its M&A advisory team in Michigan.

The group has built one of the most active advisory practices serving middle-market companies and private equity sponsors. It is expanding its junior team due to continued deal flow and internal promotions.

Associates on the team play a central role in transaction execution, working directly with senior bankers and clients across a variety of sell-side, buy-side, and strategic advisory engagements.

The team operates with a lean structure, enabling Associates to take on meaningful responsibility across live mandates while gaining exposure to both financial-sponsor and founder-owned transactions.

This opportunity is best suited for someone currently in investment banking or private equity who is looking to join a high-performing platform with consistent deal activity and long-term career growth potential.

Associates will be actively involved across all phases of transaction execution, including:

• Financial modeling and valuation analysis
• Preparation of confidential information memoranda and management presentations
• Supporting sell-side and buy-side M&A processes
• Coordinating diligence work streams with clients and advisors
• Assisting with buyer and investor outreach processes
• Managing day-to-day transaction execution timelines
• Conducting market and company research
• Supporting negotiations alongside senior bankers
• Mentoring Analysts and supporting junior team development

Associates typically work across multiple live transactions simultaneously, gaining broad exposure to the full lifecycle of M&A execution.

• 3–4+ years of investment banking experience at the Analyst or Associate level
• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities
• Prior exposure to M&A transactions or corporate finance advisory
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple work streams
• Highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Candidates with direct ties to Michigan are strongly preferred.