What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Banking Associate - Distressed M&A position at SC&H Group?
SC&H Capital is currently recruiting for a top notch Investment Banking Associate to join our growing practice in our Ellicott City office. SC&H Capital is a middle market focused Investment Bank delivering M&A advisory services to businesses throughout their entire lifecycle, provided by professionals who are experts in buying, growing and selling businesses. Our professionals focus on consistently providing insightful and timely advice and delivering effective outcomes everyday- not just on the day they sell. This position will primarily focused on distressed businesses within the sell-side M&A space. This often involves more time sensitive/shorter notice projects than does traditional M&A work.
As part of our team you will:
- Provide direction and oversight for analytical support, including research, financial statement analysis and financial modeling
- Write and design effective communication pieces for client engagements including confidential information memorandums and pitch materials
- Provide direction and oversight in the design, development and maintenance of data sets and analytic models
- Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and/or other guidance relevant to the client engagements
- Prepare marketing materials for prospective client meetings
- Interact with clients as a key member of an engagement team
- Display teamwork, integrity, leadership and initiative
Qualified candidates will have the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration Undergrad GPA of at least 3.5
- Ideally 3 years direct experience in investment banking, or potentially one or more of the following areas with exposure to M&A: public accounting, valuation, or finance
- Excellent financial and quantitative skills
- Strong knowledge in financial accounting, including an understanding of a balance sheet and income statement and general accounting principles
- Advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to develop integrated, dynamic three-statement financial models
- Understanding of valuation principles and finance concepts, including the ability to complete a DCF model using present value techniques
- Excellent project management, verbal communication and business writing skills
- Sharp attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, often with quick turnaround times
SC&H Group is a national consulting and accounting firm serving clients from rapidly growing private sector businesses to Fortune 500 companies with global brands. With more than 360 employees, we have offices in Maryland and Virginia, and provide services nationwide. The firm’s strategic practices provide leading-edge thinking and advice that transform our clients’ businesses and help them outpace the competition. We embrace the future and help clients prepare, innovate, and evolve their businesses in this complex and highly competitive world. SC&H is committed to being a leader through our techniques and tools and by recruiting/retaining the highest quality professionals. Our performance is evidenced by our industry awards and acknowledgements—we were named the ninth fastest-growing firm in the United States in 2022. Additionally, we’ve been named Inc.'s Best Workplaces 5 consecutive years, on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms list, Inside Public Accounting’s Top 100 Firms, Best of the Best Firms, and Fastest Growing Firms, and more. For nearly 30 years, SC&H Group has demonstrated its commitment to delivering powerful minds, passionate teams, and proven results on each and every engagement.
We are committed to maintaining an engaging culture, fostering meaningful interactions, and supporting our team’s professional advancement in an environment that prioritizes continuous learning through training and development programs and skill-specific mentoring and coaching. We offer roles with a variety of hybrid, remote-friendly schedules and a comprehensive benefits package meant to align with your lifestyle and family’s needs. Our firm is committed to amplifying the voice of all our employees by creating an inclusive, safe, and welcoming work environment that celebrates our differences.
Our clients, colleagues, and community are waiting for a mind like yours. Are you ready to push your boundaries, capitalize on new opportunities, and experience exponential growth with a team that has your back and celebrates your success?