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Investment Banking Industrials Associate

DC Standards
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026

The Role

As an Associate on the Industrials team, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day M&A, capital raising, and financial advisory deal processes and projects. You will learn the core knowledge of the investment banking industry and expand your knowledge in key analytical, communication, marketing, and sales skills.  Every day is different, and your job responsibilities will include a range of projects and assignments including creating financial models, drafting pitch and marketing materials, participating in client presentations and training and managing Analysts. You will be a role model to our Analysts by identifying training and learning opportunities and monitoring work quality. Our Associates possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills, a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure. You will be expected to play a critical role on transaction teams and make a difference for our clients. We partner with you to advance your career goals while providing consistent transparent feedback fostering personal and professional growth.

Position Requirements
Qualities we seek include:

  • An unwavering commitment to excellence and a high degree of maturity
  • A high level of initiative, motivation, attention to detail, positive attitude, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high performance work environment
  • An outstanding academic record
  • The ability to work as part of a team in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
  • Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
  • Strong quantitative, verbal and written communication skills; strong financial understanding and financial modeling skills a plus
  • Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite
  • At least 3-5 years post undergraduate investment banking work experience supporting deals and pitches within the industrials sector
  • SIE, Series 79, Series 63 (either must have or must take exams within 30 days of start date)

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Retirement Plans (401K)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Working Arrangement

  • Please note this position will operate in a hybrid capacity with four days on-site in our office (Monday - Thursday) with the option to work from home on Fridays

Salary : $175,000 - $200,000

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