Investment Banking Associate

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is seeking an Investment Banking Associate in Boston, MA. The role involves managing client relationships, executing M&A transactions, and preparing financial models and presentations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The firm values diversity and aims to foster a supportive environment for professional growth.
Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

TM Capital, a division of Janney Montgomery Scott, is seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate to join their Investment Banking team. The Senior Analyst/Associate candidate will be someone who has demonstrated professional, academic and extracurricular achievement. They must be highly motivated, articulate individual possessing strong client relationship, analytical, writing and technical skills.

Sr. Analysts/Associates are integral players in our small transaction teams who work together to complete M&A transactions ranging from $50 to $500 million in value. They are responsible for developing a comprehensive understanding of our clients, creating and analyzing financial models, drafting information memoranda, conducting extensive industry and buyer research – both financial and strategic – on a global basis, developing management and investor presentations and participating in the deal process from start to finish. The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial and team oriented. A strong work ethic and a great attitude are also critical.

Responsibilities:
• Assist Managing Directors in managing client relationship and executing client engagements from start to finish
• Draft marketing collateral for sell-side advisory and financing assignments
• Prepare and analyze financial models and analyses across a wide range of industries
• Identify, evaluate and contact potential targets or strategic/financial acquirers
• Organize and coordinate due diligence sessions with transaction counterparties
• Identify and cultivate new business relationships and expanding the TM franchise in specific vertical markets
• Prepare and deliver presentations for client engagements and in the solicitation of new business
• Write research reports on select vertical markets and sub-sectors
• Mentor and train junior professionals

Experience and Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 2-3 years of prior experience in investment banking or M&A related fields (i.e. corporate development, accounting or transaction advisory services) History of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement preferred.
• Understanding of financial statements and valuation experience.
• Exceptional research, analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and motivation.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a project or deadline-driven environment.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and be a contributing member of the team.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and quickly grasp concepts and information to apply to work assignments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in extracurricular activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work beyond a full time (37.5 hours/week) work schedule.

The compensation package for this position consists of a base salary, (with eligibility for an annual bonus/commission if applicable) as well as eligibility to participate in all company benefits offered by Janney to full-time employees including health, dental, medical coverage, disability income protection, life insurance, PTO/vacation, holidays, and 401(k). The base salary range for this position will be $105,000 -$130,000. Annual bonuses are determined by both personal performance and company performance. Total compensation packages at Janney are based on experience, skills, credentials, and geographical location, of each specific candidate.

Why work for us?

Founded in 1989, TM Capital, a division of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, is the client-first investment banking team advising industry-leading companies across North America and around the world. Janney and TM professionals share a relentless commitment to engineering extraordinary outcomes with an unmatched standard of client care. Over the last three decades, TM has completed nearly 450 transactions with a combined value of $30 billion. TM Capital is also a member of Oaklins, the world's most experienced mid-market M&A advisor, with over 850 professionals and dedicated industry teams in more than 45 countries, having closed 1,700 transactions in the past five years.
Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Parental Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. Fostering a positive workplace experience remains a top priority. We’ve earned the Great Place to Work® certification, which recognizes employers that create an outstanding employee experience. Based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Janney, this prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to our people and culture. People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful

Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.