Associate - Growth Equity Investing / Mergers & Acquisitions - New York

Firm Profile

Ducera Partners is a leading, independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm. We take a collaborative, partnership-based approach to deliver superior results to our clients across a variety of advisory verticals, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring and liability management, capital solutions, and risk solutions. Ducera leverages its extensive experience with an execution-focused approach to advise clients through pivotal moments where judgment, creativity, and precision are critical. Founded in 2015, Ducera has advised on over $925 billion in transactions across a variety of industries and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford.

Responsibilities

Ducera advises clients in a variety of complex and transformative transactions. Our professionals, with roots in complex corporate finance, offer independent advice to stakeholders in a broad range of situations. 

Our Ducera Growth Ventures (“DGV”) platform invests in growth, venture and other investments on behalf of leading corporations and institutions. DGV’s investment approach looks to maximize risk adjusted returns through complex investment structuring, deep business/industry diligence, and highly active post-investment strategic support to portfolio companies as they execute their business plan. Associates play an integral role in the underwriting of investments and managing of portfolio companies in the post-investment value creation.

Our mergers and acquisitions services include advice related to buy- and sell-side advisory; fairness opinions and special committee representation; merger advisory; cross-border advisory; takeover defense and shareholder advisory; and divestitures, asset sales, and spin-offs. As an Associate, you will be involved in the development, structuring, and financing of a wide range of transactions and will regularly attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.

Associate work will include, but is not limited to:

• Ducera Growth Ventures Responsibilities:




• Supporting in the negotiation, structuring, and evaluation of investment transactions.


• Conducting deep business diligence, including leading calls with investment target management teams and their outside advisors/consultants.


• Conducting industry research utilizing traditional finance softwares and Ducera network.


• Preparing investment committee materials, other LP/Partner materials, and other ongoing portfolio management materials.


• Executing complex financial analyses, including valuation models, detailed financial forecasts, investment structure alternatives, monetization alternatives, and others.


• Guiding and assisting portfolio company management teams in executing post-investment value creation.




• Mergers & Acquisition Responsibilities:




• Producing analyses and models on leveraged buyouts, discounted cash flows, mergers and acquisitions accretion and dilution, and multiple valuation.


• Preparing memoranda for internal and external use.


• Assisting in the execution and coordination of complex transactions and time-sensitive processes, including due diligence and valuation analysis.


• Drafting client marketing and pitch materials.


• Maintaining active involvement and participation in client facing situations and negotiations.


• Providing mentorship and development to junior staff.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will prove to be highly motivated and team-oriented with excellent leadership records. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in financial modeling, finance, and accounting as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding project management skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent)


• Interest in pursuing a career in investing in innovative growth stage companies


• Knowledge of and experience in mergers and acquisitions 


• Completion of a profile on Suited to further assist in an evaluation of your candidacy: Creating a Suited Profile

Additional Information

Expected annualized base salary range: $200,000 – $250,000

The annual base salary range reflects the low and high targets of the estimated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary an employee in this role receives may vary depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: work location, job-related knowledge, and prior experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components.

Ducera Partners is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, martial or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. Ducera Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants.

Investment Banking Candidates: Ducera Partners uses the Suited Assessment as part of our candidate evaluation and recruitment process to expand our consideration of candidates beyond traditional hiring metrics. Information on what is measured by the assessment, Suited’s data retention policies, and how to request a reasonable accommodation may be found here: Resource Guide for Investment Banking Candidates. Completing the Suited assessment is a mandatory part of our recruiting process; however, should you believe that even with appropriate reasonable accommodations enabled you require an alternative selection procedure, please email us at [email protected]. To see the results of our AEDT bias audit required under New York City Local Law 144, please click here: IB Assessment - Predictor 13A.