Company DescriptionBrown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. We advise private and public corporations and debt and equity sponsors on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets, financial restructurings, valuations and opinions, real estate, and other strategic matters. On every engagement, our clients receive senior-level attention from experienced bankers who bring a wealth of industry knowledge, transaction expertise, and deep relationships with key players in a broad range of industries.Job DescriptionInvestment Banking Associates at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company have a strategic position and will oversee the preparation of financial analyses, conduct due diligence, develop offering presentation materials, and participate in the structuring and execution of a wide variety of transactions. Investment Banking Associates assume an integral role in transaction execution and client interaction, as well as participation in marketing efforts and identifying prospective clients.Investment Banking Associate Responsibilities:BGL Investment Banking Associates enjoy a high level of involvement at every stage of the transaction and frequently interact with senior level bankers and management of client companies. They are active contributors during every phase of the transaction process and are integral to each transaction team. Additionally, Associates work closely with senior bankers to assist with their new business efforts.Investment Banking Associates at BGL act as primary processors of transactions and proposals. Associates are expected to master all aspects of transaction execution, including new business presentations, financial modeling and analysis, industry research, and preparation of other written materials.Associates are required to have the ability to work on two to three transactions at any one time. As they become more experienced, Associates will be expected to manage transactions along with senior bankers and help coordinate the activities of team members, clients, attorneys, and accountants.Job Responsibilities:Supporting senior bankers in transaction execution and client management Performing financial analysis Identifying potential investors, buyers, acquisition targets or merger partners Conducting industry research Participating in new business development Cultivating analyst developmentQualificationsCandidates for this position should be dynamic, highly-motivated individuals with a sincere enjoyment of their work and should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all tasks and to the growth of the firm as a leader in the middle market.Successful candidates possess the following characteristics:Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred Two or more years of previous experience in Investment Banking Outstanding academic record Strong accounting and financial modeling knowledge and experience Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ambitious team player with commitment to excellenceAdditional InformationWe have Investment Banking opportunities available in our Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL offices.