KippsDeSanto - Investment Banking Associate
Capital OneAbout the role
KippsDeSanto is focused on providing comprehensive investment banking services – primarily M&A, private financing, and strategic advisory – to middle market aerospace, defense, government services and enterprise technology companies.
Our Associates perform critical functions throughout the entire transaction process, from helping to prepare clients for the market, engaging with potential buyers, facilitating due diligence, and ultimately closing the deal. The position offers substantial opportunities to gain financial and technical expertise, professional development, and upward mobility, while taking on a substantial amount of responsibility in transaction execution, client management, and new business development.
General Responsibilities
Preparing, analyzing, and explaining historical and projected financial information
Managing and assisting in the preparation of financial models and business valuations
Conducting industry and company-specific due diligence
Creating client marketing presentations, memoranda, and deliverables
Attending client meetings
Drafting and collaborating on pitch presentations
Developing an understanding of the underlying trends that affect the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Technology industries
Coordinating and managing the creation of industry and market research publications
Assisting in the development and continued cultivation of client, prospect, and professional advisor relationships
Assisting in the management and mentoring of junior team members
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or military experience
At least 3 years of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, or economics
Financial modeling experience, to include DCF and LBO valuations
FINRA Licenses - 63,79, SIE
At this time, KippsDeSanto as part of Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $160,000 - $225,000 for Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police CodeApply for this role
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