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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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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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 Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be
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