Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions - San Francisco

<div class="content-intro"><h3>Firm Profile</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ducera Partners is a leading, independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm. We take a collaborative, partnership-based approach to deliver superior results to our clients across a variety of advisory verticals, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring and liability management, capital solutions, and risk solutions. Ducera leverages its extensive experience with an execution-focused approach to advise clients through pivotal moments where judgment, creativity, and precision are critical. Founded in 2015, Ducera has advised on over $925 billion in transactions across a variety of industries and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h3>Responsibilities</h3> <p>Ducera advises clients in a variety of complex and transformative transactions. Our professionals, with roots in complex corporate finance, offer independent advice to stakeholders in a broad range of situations. Our services include advice related to buy- and sell-side advisory; fairness opinions and special committee representation; merger advisory; cross-border advisory; takeover defense and shareholder advisory; and divestitures, asset sales, and spin-offs.</p> <p>As an Associate, you will be&nbsp;involved in the development, structuring and financing of a wide range of transactions, and will regularly attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.</p> <p>Associate work will include, but is not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Producing analysis and models on leveraged buyouts, discounted cash flows, mergers and acquisitions accretion and dilution, and multiple valuation.</li> <li>Preparing memoranda for internal and external use.</li> <li>Analyzing financial data, and conducting research of targeted industries.</li> <li>Assisting in the execution and coordination of complex transactions and time-sensitive processes,&nbsp;including due diligence and valuation analysis.</li> <li>Drafting client marketing and pitch materials.</li> <li>Maintaining active involvement and participation in client facing situations and negotiations.</li> <li>Providing mentorship and development to junior staff.</li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <p>Qualified applicants will prove to be highly motivated and team-oriented with excellent leadership records. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in financial modeling, finance, and accounting as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding project management skills, and exceptional attention to detail.</p> <p>In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:</