Description

Capstone Partners is one of the largest and most active investment banking firms in the U.S. For over 20 years, Capstone has been a trusted advisor to leading middle market companies, offering a fully integrated range of investment banking and financial advisory services uniquely tailored to help owners, investors, and creditors through each stage of the company's lifecycle.

Capstone's services include M&A advisory, debt and equity placement, corporate restructuring, special situations, valuation and fairness opinions, and financial advisory services. 

Headquartered in Boston, the firm has 175+ professionals in multiple offices across the U.S. With 12 dedicated industry groups, Capstone delivers sector-specific expertise through large, cross-functional teams. Capstone is a subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN). For more information, visit www.capstonepartners.com.

Capstone Partners is seeking a Market Intelligence Associate to conduct research on and author outbound market intelligence reports. The reports are essential to Capstone’s business development and brand recognition and are used by thousands of business owners, alliance partners, private equity groups, and news outlets as a valuable source of M&A information.

The Associate's core responsibility will be to work closely with the firm’s Managing Directors and Directors to write reports and articles that are posted on Capstone’s website and mailed to prospective clients. Additional opportunities include leading primary research projects, attending trade shows to build industry knowledge and BD skills, coaching junior team members, and assisting senior members of the team on new initiatives.

Applicants should have 2-3 years of business writing, market research, economic reporting, or other relevant work experience. Specific knowledge in one of Capstone’s 12 industry coverage areas is a preferred and should be noted in the application.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify M&A transactions using secondary research databases
• Analyze micro and macro-economic trends for M&A impact
• Write research reports and articles for external publication 
• Lead primary research projects including proprietary surveys
• Work collaboratively with Lead Generation Services and Banking Teams
• Copy edit and proofread reports for accuracy and adherence to Capstone style
• Take on additional projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: preferably Economics, Finance, English, or Business
• 2+ years of experience in related field, preferably financial
• Must be authorized to work in the United States - E-Verify Employer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Keen research and critical thinking abilities
• Self-motivated individual who can work successfully both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work on multiple projects on deadline
• Strong work ethic and high degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Capital IQ, FactSet, and Pitchbook a plus

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-tim