Job Description

Company Overview

Greenhill, a part of Mizuho Americas, provides M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Job Summary

Greenhill’s Chicago based Investment Banking group is seeking an Investment Banking Associate 1. The group has a strong focus on Industrials & Diversified Industries and primarily focuses on M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry, and company research and analysis.
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials.
• Model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and conduct due diligence for client transactions, including buy‑side M&A, sell‑side M&A, and other strategic advisory mandates.
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses, and market‑specific analyses, including building discounted cash flows, comparable companies, precedent transactions, leveraged buyouts, and merger‑combination models.
• Facilitate and coordinate idea generation and solutions development with relevant groups across Mizuho | Greenhill.
• Develop and prepare client presentations and materials with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assist in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of M&A transactions.
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics and a minimum of 3 years investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A experience with a top‑tier Investment Bank, or an MBA concentrating on Finance or Economics.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis.
• Experience in Industrials & Diversified Industries Investment Banking (a strong plus).
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and product solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrate maturity, good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas.
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $175K - $225K. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Additional Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Mizuho does not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this position.

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