The Debt Capital Markets Team (DCM) at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join our team. The DCM Associate will be involved in all facets of BGL’s investment banking activities, including originating and executing capital markets advisory transactions for clients across a variety of transaction types and industry groups. This position is based out of our Chicago office.
Responsibilities:
- Perform extensive financial analyses to evaluate creditworthiness of prospects and clients and prepare them for capital raising transactions
- Supports senior bankers in transaction execution and client management
- Conduct business due diligence and company-specific research
- Assist in the development, production and delivery of proposals and presentations to clients and prospects
- Research credit market trends and company profiles, as identified by senior bankers, to target certain lenders and prospective clients
- Manage and oversee work streams of junior bankers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required (majoring in Business, Finance or Accounting)
- Three or more year(s) prior experience in Debt Capital Markets or credit underwriting required
- SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired
- Strong knowledge of accounting and financial modeling
- Proven track record of strong transaction execution including presentations, financial analysis, transaction marketing documents and preparation of other materials
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and organization skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
Work Requirements:
- BGL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas