Investment Banking Associate - Specialty Distribution & Business Services

SUMMARY

Title: Investment Banking Associate

Group: Specialty Distribution & Business Services

Location: Atlanta

WHY STEPHENS

Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held, family-owned financial services firm built on long-term relationships, independent thinking and a commitment to earning our clients’ trust. For generations, Stephens has helped clients navigate changing markets, pursue opportunities and develop thoughtful financial solutions that create lasting value.

With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and Europe, we provide objective advice and precise execution across the full array of investment banking services, including M&A, public and private debt and equity capital raising, restructurings, recapitalizations and other strategic transactions. We bring sector-informed insight to public, private and family-owned businesses, as well as financial sponsors, family offices and other institutional investors.

At Stephens, bankers build their careers in a collaborative environment that values sound judgment, initiative, integrity and a commitment to client outcomes. For candidates who want to be challenged, contribute to meaningful client work and grow within a stable, relationship-driven platform, Stephens offers a place to build a meaningful investment banking career over the long term.

SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION & BUSINESS SERVICES

Our Specialty Distribution & Business Services groups have a long-tenured team of experts who bring sector and execution expertise to middle market founder-owned and institutionally backed businesses. Our senior bankers have strong relationships across a variety of distribution and services sectors, with sub-sector areas of focus including engineered products, industrial supplies and equipment, automotive aftermarket, commercial and residential services, professional services and other tech-enabled services. We have extensive experience conducting successful M&A transactions on both the buy-side and sell-side, as well as equity and debt capital raises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Associate at Stephens, you will play a central role on deal teams, helping drive live engagements, mentor analysts and develop the judgment and leadership expected of senior investment banking professionals. Associates are entrusted with important workstreams across financial analysis, due diligence and the creation and presentation of client materials. These tasks include:

• Driving transaction execution in collaboration with other deal team members


• Developing and reviewing financial models, valuation analyses, comparable company analysis and other transaction-related analyses


• Creating and presenting client-facing materials, including Confidential Information Presentations, management presentations, and marketing pitches


• Helping plan and execute live engagements, including due diligence, process management and coordination with clients and other counterparties


• Conducting company, industry, buyer/investor and market research


• Training, mentoring and developing analysts


• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of Investment Banking experience or an MBA plus 1 year of Investment Banking Associate experience.


• Experience advising companies in the Industrials & Services industries a plus


• Bachelor’s degree


• Strong analytical, financial modeling and valuation skills, including the ability to review and guide analyst work product


• Demonstrated ability to manage workstreams and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment


• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills


• High level of personal integrity, accountability and attention to detail


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment


• Commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information and adherence to regulatory requirements

For benefits information, please visit: https://www.stephens.com/careers/benefits