Investment Banking Associate

Northborne Partners is a middle market investment bank focused on providing sell-side M&A advisory services to clients globally across the food & consumer, healthcare, industrials, and services sectors. With decades of M&A experience, Northborne provides highly sophisticated advice to entrepreneurs, families, private equity firms, and other private business owners.

We are seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join our rapidly growing M&A practice in Minneapolis, MN, with an immediate start date.

Our Associates play a critical role in every aspect of the transaction process from initial pitch through closing, including interacting closely with senior bankers and clients’ senior executives, engaging with potential buyers, preparing valuations, writing pitch and marketing materials, and facilitating due diligence. The position offers opportunities to gain deep expertise, professional development, and upward mobility, while taking on substantial responsibility in transaction execution and client management.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high energy, collaborative, and team-oriented environment where your contribution is important and valued. We are focused on attracting, developing, and retaining talented candidates and enabling them to grow individually and advance within our firm on a personalized timeline. Successful candidates have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, want to develop their professional and personal skills, and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading M&A advisory firm together.

• Assisting in the management and mentoring of Analysts
• Drafting materials (marketing materials, pitch decks, client presentations, industry updates, etc.)
• Leading and overseeing the preparation of financial models (forecast models, valuation models, etc.)
• Preparing, analyzing, and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Conducting industry and company-specific research and due diligence
• Identifying potential strategic and financial (e.g., private equity) buyers for our clients
• Supporting the due diligence process of buyers, including managing online data rooms
• Interacting with clients regularly, including attending client meetings
• Assisting in the development of client, prospective client, and professional advisor relationships
• Participating in the overall growth and culture of the firm

• 1-2 years of investment banking experience at the Associate level OR 3+ years of investment banking, private equity, or M&A experience
• Bachelor's degree required (finance, accounting, economics, or related field preferred)
• Financial modeling experience, including DCF, LBO, revenue/expense builds, and 3-statement models
• Deep knowledge of accounting and finance principles with strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
• Candidates must be able to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects at once and learn quickly
• FINRA Licenses (preferred) - Series 63, Series 79, SIE

Our success is rooted in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality, driven professionals. Northborne is proud to offer a culture that rewards initiative and allows employees to develop as quickly as they are capable, allowing everyone the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Northborne’s success. Our balanced culture and flat organizational structure are designed to create a supportive environment where employees can do their best work and enjoy their careers while providing ample opportunities to develop professionally through close mentorships and meaningful responsibility.