Investment Banking Sr. Associate / Vice President - Building & Infrastructure Group

SUMMARY

Title: Investment Banking Sr. Associate / Vice President

Group: Building & Infrastructure Group

Location: Dallas, TX

WHY STEPHENS

Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family-owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions, we develop relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.

The men and women of Stephens Investment Banking have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegial and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide objective advice and precise execution on the full array of investment banking services:

• Executing mergers and acquisitions, underwritings of public debt and equity securities, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalizations.
  
  
• Providing our clients insights on how historical trends and the latest developments are shaping their opportunities based on our deep knowledge of a variety of industries and subsectors.
  
  
• Serving public, private and family-owned businesses, as well as financial sponsors, family offices and other institutional investors.

We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 275 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle-market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long-term.

BUILDING & INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP

Our BIG team has strong advisory and execution capabilities tailored to the building products industry, including construction materials and related services, across a variety of diversified end markets in the U.S. and Europe. Our senior bankers are experts in M&A and capital markets strategies for firms across this industry, from roofing and windows to aggregates and downstream products to residential and non-residential installers. Our investment banking experience includes solutions for technology providers in lighting, heating, HVAC, smart home, security & access, and automation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Sr. Associate / Vice President at Stephens, you have significant responsibility in supporting senior bankers with business development, relationship maintenance and transaction execution, as you continually develop expertise within the building & infrastructure industry. Key tasks include:

• Creation and execution of business development and marketing plans in coordination with Senior Bankers.
• Oversee the execution of live engagements, from the initial preparation phase through the closing of transactions.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of work for Associates and Analysts.
• Recruit, educate, and train Investment Banking Associates and Analysts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of investment banking experience or an MBA+ 2 years of investment banking experience
• At least some experience advising clients in the broader industrials space; experience with building products is preferred
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills
• High energy with strong interpersonal, accounting and finance skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information;
• Commitment to working hard
• Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Adherence to regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, with a particular focus on accounting rules and financial valuation methodologies
• Strong client management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

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