What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Banking Associate | Construction Materials position at FMI?
Investment Banking Associate (NC)
FMI Corporation is seeking a talented professional to join FMI Capital Advisors, the firm’s investment banking group and registered broker-dealer. For over 65 years, FMI has been the leading consulting and investment banking firm exclusively serving the engineering and construction industry. Clients choose FMI for our unmatched industry expertise and deep relationships with leading firms.
Associates are placed on multiple M&A deal teams immediately upon joining and play a critical role in each engagement. Successful associates thrive in our highly collaborative culture that rewards individual initiative and offers unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth.
This full-time opportunity requires 10%-20% travel and will be based in our headquarters office in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Responsibilities
- Conducting industry, market and company-specific research
- Performing financial analysis, valuation and financial modeling
- Participating in client-engagement meetings
- Developing transaction marketing materials, including pitch books, teasers, confidential information memorandums and management presentations
- Assisting in the execution of M&A transactions, including the preparation and management of virtual data rooms and the coordination of client and third-party due diligence
- Building relationships and maintaining contact with established and prospective clients and professional advisors
- Researching and writing articles for publication in firm and industry journals
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, major or concentration in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development with proven experience leading the full M&A process from origination through close
- OR 1 years of similar experience paired with an MBA from a top-tier university
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modeling and financial statement analysis
- Proficiency with core valuation methodologies, including DCF, comps, and precedent transactions
- Proven leadership ability and sound independent judgment
- Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and listening—as well as strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Superior organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture
- Genuine interest in the engineering and construction industry
- Experience with Pitchbook, S&P Capital IQ, and DealCloud is a plus
FMI provides a comprehensive benefit package consisting of paid employee medical insurance, life insurance and LT disability, as well as other benefit elections. FMI’s package includes a strong 401(k) plan, PTO, and parental leave benefit.
FMI is an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
