Associate, Global Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Business Overview

We believe BofA Securities can do more for our clients than any other financial services firm. We understand the challenges our clients face around the world, and we use the full resources of our company to help them achieve their goals. Our solutions span the complete range of advisory, capital raising, banking, treasury and liquidity, sales and trading, and research capabilities.

Our Global Corporate & Investment Banking business focuses on building long-term relationships with more than 3,000 large U.S. and multinational corporations, financial institutions and financial sponsors. We provide strong advisory expertise, capitalizing on powerful mergers and acquisitions, corporate banking, treasury, debt and equity product expertise to deliver integrated financial solutions.

Job Description

As an Associate, you will act as a key team member in our Mergers & Acquisitions franchise. Key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining complex financial models (both operating and valuation).
• Performing various financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences.
• Conducting comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research.
• Preparing presentations and other materials for clients.
• Preparing key marketing materials for sell-side processes.
• Participating in due diligence sessions.
• Communicating and interacting with deal team members, including those in international regions.
• Managing several projects at once and working effectively across industry and product groups as an individual and as part of a team.
• Play a key role supporting origination, opportunity evaluation and deal execution, working on abroad scope of assignments and products within an industry group.
• Team members work closely with senior bankers in day-to-day client coverage and are expected to make an immediate contribution.

• 3 years of experience in Investment Banking or a MBA degree (or equivalent degree) with on the job Investment Banking experience.
• Tangible experience building complex financial models and deal execution.
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills, attention to detail and client focus.
• Strategic and creative thinking skills; distinguished written and oral communications skills.
• Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work ethic, team focus.
• A track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities.
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities.
• Dedication to building a career in the investment banking industry.