What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Banking Associate position at Blacklock Group?
Blacklock is currently partnered with a leading investment bank in the media and entrainment sector seeking an Associate for the firm’s Los Angeles or New York City office. The Associate is an integral part of the deal team and will work directly with senior bankers on a variety of client engagements, including sell and buy-side M&A and capital raises.
Requirements
• Minimum of 2.5 years of M&A experience in either investment banking, transaction advisory
diligence, or valuation groups
• Candidates with an accounting qualification and 2 years audit or similar finance/accounting
experience preferred
• Good US GAAP understanding
• Fully competent with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong financial analytical skills
• M&A experience in the media industry and/or understanding of the UK and US entertainment
industry is preferred
• Well-presented and ability to communicate effectively and professionally as there will be significant
client contact
• FINRA Series 79 License and Series 63 License or the ability to obtain both
Offers
• High level of responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers and clients
• Lean deal teams with significant execution responsibility
• Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions in the media & entertainment sector
• Clear path for career progression within a growing platform