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Investment Banking Associate

Tide Lock Partners
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026

About Tide Lock Partners:

We are a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the Government Services & Technology and Aerospace & Defense sectors. Our team provides strategic advisory services, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and capital raising support to mission-focused companies driving innovation and excellence in these critical industries.

 

We are seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join our team in the Washington, DC area (Old Town Alexandria, Virginia). The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, gain hands-on experience in an entrepreneurial setting, and join a growing platform.


What We Look For:

We are seeking motivated individuals that embody the qualities that make for a successful Investment Banking Associate at Tide Lock Partners:


  • Demonstrated Investment Banking or Transactional Experience: Candidates should have 2 years of investment banking or related experience (transaction advisory, private equity, corporate development, etc.).
  • Experience Crafting M&A Deliverables: Experience in financial modeling and creation of marketing materials in a M&A context.
  • Team-Oriented Mindset: We value individuals who thrive in team settings and can contribute immediately in that environment.
  • Work Ethic and Resilience: Investment Banking is demanding, and success requires dedication, focus, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Communication Skills: The ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally, is essential for client interactions and internal collaboration, as is the ability to stay coordinated with your team on action items, clarify deadlines (as appropriate), answer emails and calls quickly, and easily adapt to an "on-call", in-office role.


Other Requirements:

  • Experience in Government Services & Technology and Aerospace & Defense sectors is strongly preferred
  • 2 years of investment banking or related experience (transaction advisory, private equity, corporate development, etc.)
  • Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Ability to work on-site at our Old Town Alexandria, VA office
  • College degree with Finance, Accounting, Business or comparable major/concentration preferred
  • Submit your application to Tide Lock Partners by emailing careers@tidelock.com. Please ensure to include your cover letter and resume (Please combine your resume and cover letter into one PDF when sending)
  • Please reach out to Tide Lock Partners at info@tidelock.com, if you have any questions


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

Tide Lock Partners provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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