Investment Banking Associate - Distribution

Investment Banking Associate – Distribution

Solomon Partners is seeking a talented and motivated Associate to join our Distribution team, focusing on M&A advisory.

This position will provide the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers on high-profile transactions and will afford you a high level of autonomy, massive growth trajectory, and close mentorship opportunities across the firm.

Location: Tampa, FL

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conducting quantitative, economic, industry, and company-specific research and analysis
• Supporting all financial modeling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses, and market-specific analysis
• Assisting in drafting client pitch and marketing materials for M&A transactions
• Supporting the modeling of a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and conducting due diligence for transactions, including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, and acquisition financing
• Assisting in the research, facilitation and coordination of sector specific idea generation
• Collaborating with internal and external teams to support the development and cultivation of client and company relationships

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience
• Experience with M&A advisory transactions
• Superior Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Maturity and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and ability to effectively convey ideas
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Benefits:

• Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained.
• Generous employee benefits package, including gym and meal reimbursement, superior healthcare and commuter benefits, 401k and employer match, among others
• Competitive total reward package

About Solomon Partners Distribution Group:

Solomon Partners recently hired Jason Kliewer and Nick Troyer to Co-Head and develop a dedicated Distribution Group. Solomon Partners’ Distribution group provides investment banking advisory services to leading distributors across a diverse range of end markets. Our fully integrated, cohesive team brings a deep understanding of distribution business models and a proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Leveraging decades of experience in the space and numerous successful transactions, our team partners with the owners and operators of exceptional distribution platforms across the ecosystem, from high growth, emerging industry consolidators to the C-suite of the largest public and private corporations globally.

Our senior team has advised on many of the highest profile transactions in the sector, building a reputation for integrity and world-class deal execution.

The team’s coverage spans diverse areas of distribution including:

• Automation, Flow & Motion Control
• Building Products
• Consumer
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Industrial Supply
• Technology-Enabled and Specialty Models
• Vehicle Aftermarket