Associate Position
The KSCA Associate supports and selectively leads a range of engagements, including sell-side mandates, mergers, acquisition searches, capital raising, and various strategic financial advisory engagements. The Associate directs Analyst support on engagements and receives guidance as required from senior professionals.
Responsibilities:
The Associate is responsible for participating in and managing significant sections of each engagement including:
- Data collection and analysis
- Valuation analysis
- Financial modeling
- Preparation of client presentations and offering documents
- Business development
- Interaction with clients and potential buyers
- Mentoring and training of Analysts
Qualifications:
- MBA degree, preferably with a concentration in finance
- Minimum of two years of investment banking experience, preferably in mergers & acquisitions
- Record of strong academic performance and extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated leadership, strong analytical skills, maturity, and client interaction experience
- Creativity in problem identification and problem solving
- Effective communication, presentation skills, and exceptional drive are essential
- Superior attention to detail
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and knowledge of finance and accounting are required
