Associate Director - Private Equity/Investment Banking

DESCRIPTION

Background/Experience:

- 7+ years of experience in a Private Equity firm or investment bank

- Bachelor's degree required and MBA, CFA, CPA will be preferred

- Experience dealing with investors with demonstrated success of creating positive relationships with investor community

- Intimately familiar with financial modelling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors

- Cross-functional experience in acct/finance, legal, ops, tax of M&A strongly preferred

- International deal and/or venture capital experience viewed positively

- Demonstrated knowledge of, and interest in, supply chain, and/or software industries. Curiosity and a genuine interest in learning about companies strategies, differentiation, and thinking independently about how those could align with The Clients objectives

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Important Competencies:

- Have experience leading negotiations with an ability to listen, compromise and manage conflict

- Be creative, intellectually curious, self-starting and possess a strong work ethic

- Possess strong judgment to form independent points of view on risks and opportunities on deals

- Communicate clearly and concisely, distilling complex subjects into actionable decision frames

- Demonstrate presence, credibility, integrity and trustworthiness in highly confidential situations

- Build, critique, and refine financial models with strong financial, quantitative and analytical skills

- Have strong interpersonal skills and interact at multiple levels both inside and outside Exemplify humility in leading teams to difficult goals, with an apolitical and non-bureaucratic approach

- Be able to work in tactical and strategic realms, addressing commercial, financial risk and legal issues

- Prioritize effectively in real time, multi-task on several projects and have strong organization skills

- Be familiar with typical legal & economic deal terms and alternative approaches to risk allocation

- Be willing and able to travel as required, including on short notice