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M&A Investment Banking Associate

Cleveland, OH, USFull-time$128k–$268k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Execution of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and strategic advisory assignments for middle-market clients.

Role type

Investment Banking Associate (M&A)

Builds

M&A, equity, and debt capital markets transactions for middle-market clients

Domain

Financial Services / Investment Banking

Required skills

Financial modeling, valuation, financial statement analysis, M&A transaction execution, client engagement, industry research, due diligence, pitch book preparation, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet

Preferred skills

MBA or advanced degree, FINRA licenses (SIE, S7, S79, S63)

Technologies

Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Build complex financial models (DCF, comps, precedent transactions), prepare client presentations and pitch books, conduct industry and company research, participate in due diligence and negotiations, support transaction closings, contribute to training of analysts and interns

Seniority

Mid-level IC (3+ years experience)