Investment Banking Associate

Company: Cascade Partners
Location: Southfield
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

INVESTMENT BANKING ASSOCIATE -Firm OverviewCascade Partners is a boutique, middle-market investment banking and private investment firm with offices in Southfield, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio. We work with companies located throughout the U.S. and internationally, with an emphasis on the Midwest. Cascade advises clients with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and financings across a variety of industries including healthcare, industrials, business services, value-added distribution, consumer products/ retail and IT industry sectors.Cascade's culture is built on a foundation of shared values, trust, and a passion for helping people. These principles guide every decision we make. The firm's bankers recognize the long-term impact of the transaction on their clients' company, employees, family, wealth, and personal lives. We are committed not only to creating long-term value for companies but to creating transformative solutions for people.Cascade Partners works with its clients to provide unbiased information about available options and their implications long before any transaction closes. We provide the guidance and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of managing growth, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, and other strategic initiatives.Associate PositionThe Associate will be located in the Southfield, Michigan office and will be responsible for a variety of transaction activities, including developing and manipulating complex financial models, conducting general and technical research, drafting offering and investment memoranda, performing various analyses, conducting due diligence and other activities necessary to support Cascade's Investment banking. The Associate will take a leadership role in certain components of every transaction and provides direction and mentorship to the Analyst group to complete workflow. The position will involve significant interaction and collaboration with Cascade's Managing Directors, Directors, and Vice Presidents. In addition, Associates will have the opportunity to gain unparalleled exposure to and interaction with senior-level executives at client companies.Attributes & Skills--- - - - - - - -Motivated self-starter and team player with a high level of maturity;--- - - - - - - -Demonstrated technical and analytical skills with strong financial modeling skills;--- - - - - - - -Extensive research and analytical capabilities;--- - - - - - - -Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;--- - - - - - - -Strong written and oral communication skills;--- - - - - - - -Solid writing and presentation skills;--- - - - - - - -Excellent people skills and ability to function in an entrepreneurial atmosphere with limitedsupervision;--- - - - - - - -Capable of defining priorities, working through conflicts and identifying creative solutions;--- - - - - - - -Strong follow-up, time management skills and a superior work ethic;--- - - - - - - -ExceIlent organization skills and ability to man age varying deadlines.Education & Experience--- - - - - - - -Undergraduate degree required/ MBA is a strong advantage--- - - - - - - -Minimum 1-2 years of investment banking experience, valuations, transaction services orprivate equityCompensationOverall compensation will be commensurate with experience. The Associate will participate in Cascade's incentive compensation/bonus program. Cascade's benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- & long-term disability, FSA, HSA and 401(k).Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to careers@cascade-partners.com

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