Investment Banking Senior Analyst/Associate

Investment Banking Senior Analyst / Associate

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Industry Focus: Generalist M&A & Capital Advisory

Compensation: Competitive base salary bonus

About the Opportunity

We're partnered with a highly regarded middle-market investment bank in Minneapolis that is looking to add a Senior Analyst or Associate to its growing team. The firm advises privately held, sponsor-backed, and employee-owned businesses on mergers & acquisitions, capital raises, recapitalizations, and other strategic advisory engagements across a variety of industries.

The team works on transactions typically ranging from approximately $100 million to $500 million in enterprise value, providing junior and mid-level bankers with meaningful client exposure, significant responsibility, and hands-on deal execution experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to join a collaborative entrepreneurial environment with strong deal flow, lean deal teams, and clear opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A and capital advisory transactions from initial marketing through closing
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including operating models, valuation analyses, merger models, and LBO analyses
• Prepare client presentations, pitch materials, confidential information memorandums (CIMs), management presentations, and other deal-related materials
• Conduct industry, company, and market research across a variety of sectors
• Coordinate due diligence processes and interact with clients, buyers, investors, attorneys, and other transaction participants
• Analyze strategic alternatives and develop financial and valuation recommendations for clients
• Mentor and assist junior team members as appropriate

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Corporate Finance, Valuation Advisory, or Financial Modeling / Deal-Oriented Finance roles
• Strong financial modeling, accounting, and valuation skills
• Experience supporting M&A, financing, or strategic transactions is highly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strong middle-market platform with an established reputation in the Minneapolis market
• Broad exposure to M&A and capital advisory assignments across multiple industries
• Advises privately held, sponsor-backed, and employee-owned businesses
• Lean team structure provides meaningful responsibility and direct interaction with senior bankers and clients
• Consistent transaction activity with deal sizes generally ranging from $100M to $500M EV
• Clear path for advancement in a growing organization
• Collegial culture focused on mentorship and professional development

If you'd like to learn more, please apply today and a member of our team will reach out with more information!

Why Connect with Selby Jennings? Whether you are actively exploring a new opportunity or just starting to think about your next move, we encourage you to apply. By joining our network, you will gain access to current and future opportunities, real-time market insight, and honest career guidance from recruiters who specialize in investment banking and financial services. Even if the timing isn't right today, building a relationship with Selby Jennings can help position you for the right opportunity when it comes along.

About Selby Jennings: Selby Jennings is a specialist financial services talent partner with 20 years of experience working with leading investment banks, advisory firms, and financial institutions. Our Corporate & Investment Banking team focuses on M&A, Capital Markets, Corporate Development, Restructuring, and more, with offices across the U.S. including New York, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Tampa. We build long-term relationships with professionals at every stage of their careers.

Desired Skills and Experience

Financial Modelling, Deal Advisory, M&A, Investment Banking