M&A Associate

OverviewFounded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family-owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients in all aspects of their business and personal finances. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions, we develop relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.The men and women of Stephens have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegiate and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide unvarnished advice and precise execution on executing mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalisations.We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 250 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle-market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long-term.ConsumerThe Consumer team’s deep sector expertise, longstanding industry relationships and robust deal flow combine to provide actionable insight and execution excellence to our public, private and family-owned clients in the U.S. and Europe. Whether it’s rapidly evolving consumer preferences, the proliferation of new brands, channels and services or an evolving supply chain, Stephens’ bankers understand the relevant sector dynamics to best serve our clients’ needs. Our subsectors include Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Consumer Products & Retail and Leisure & Hospitality.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssociates leverage their knowledge and experience to work with and mentor analysts, continually develop their expertise, and deliver top quality work products to the team and clients. As an Associate you have a broad array of responsibilities including executing transactions and working with your team to build the business. These tasks include:Playing a key role in the transaction execution processDeveloping, and overseeing the development of, detailed financial analyses and the preparation of models for various types of transactionsPerforming extensive valuation and pricing analysesCreating Confidential Information Memorandums, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentationsHelping plan and execute live engagementsCoordinating and performing business due diligencePerforming industry research and comparable company analysisTraining and developing analystsBuilding relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clientsQualifications and Attributes3+ years of M&A advisory experienceExperience executing M&A transactions in the consumer space is preferredExcellent analytical and modeling skills with a strong grasp of accounting and finance conceptsHigh energy with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to perform under pressure and tight deadlinesHigh level of personal integrity and work ethicExtraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detailAdherence to regulatory requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work well in a team environmentEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr