Associate

About SOLIC Capital Partners SOLIC Capital Advisors is a premier business advisory and investment banking platform acquired by Gordon Brothers in 2025. SOLIC is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to complex challenges for middle market companies. With over two decades of experience in providing restructuring and investment banking services, our team of seasoned professionals combines market knowledge with industry expertise to deliver exceptional results. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures a comprehensive assessment and execution of value-realization strategies. With a successful track record serving a diverse group of clients involving over $160 billion in capitalization, SOLIC is committed to realizing value and delivering results for the stakeholders we represent.

For more information visit Capital Advisors | Middle Market Business Advisory | SOLIC

Description:

Job Summary

The Associate will work under the direction and day-to-day oversight of a Senior Associate and/or VP to support the firm's Financial Advisory, Investment Banking, and Restructuring services to its clients. Our ideal candidate will bring financial modeling skills, a strong accounting foundation, ability to build cash flow models, be professionally and intellectually curious, possess strong “horsepower” and rigor and initiative, the ability to thrive under high expectations, and a willingness to step into both IB and restructuring work.

This position will be based in our Chicago company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years restructuring, investment banking, credit-related or principal investing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong working knowledge of CapIQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg, Octus and related tools.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, including financial modeling experience and skills to:
  • build dynamic 3-statement projections models
  • evaluate a company’s credit worthiness in terms of leverage / coverage / liquidity
  • calculate implied MOIC / IRR values across the capital structure for various transaction alternatives over time
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Flexible to work extended hours as needed, dependent upon assigned engagements.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform industry and client research using internet searches, database subscriptions, and research reports.
• Assist in compiling, editing, and proofing client presentations.
• Set up and manage electronic data rooms.
• Assist in drafting and editing Confidential Information Memorandums and teasers.
• Participate in client due diligence meetings and buyer/investor presentations as requested.
• Research prospective buyers / investors for investment banking engagements and track all solicitation processes in Deal Cloud.
• Build and Develop valuation analyses and integrated financial models:
  • Discount cash flow with CapM cost of capital
  • Transaction comparables
  • Public trading comparables
  • Liquidation analysis
  • Long range financial forecast
  • Mergers
  • Leverage Buyouts/Recapitalization

• Restructuring and Bankruptcy Related:
  • Assists in development of 13/26-weekly cash flow forecasts.
  • Supports preparation of bankruptcy related schedules and analyses.
  • Provide support as needed across all facets in bankruptcy cases.

Training / Certifications

• Complete “Training the Street” financial modeling seminar.
• Must obtain FINRA SIE, 79, 63 licenses within 1 year of hire date.

Gordon Brothers offers a very competitive total compensation package, including base salary and bonus plan, health insurance, dental benefits, a generous 401(k) match, time off benefits, and more.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the Human Resources department if you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation with any part the application process.  Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
 

Gordon Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.