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Investment Banking Associate – Distribution

Solomon Partners is seeking a talented and motivated Associate to join our Distribution team, focusing on M&A advisory.

This position will provide the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers on high-profile transactions and will afford you a high level of autonomy, massive growth trajectory, and close mentorship opportunities across the firm.

Location: Tampa, FL

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting quantitative, economic, industry, and company-specific research and analysis
Supporting all financial modeling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses, and market-specific analysis
Assisting in drafting client pitch and marketing materials for M&A transactions
Supporting the modeling of a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and conducting due diligence for transactions, including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, and acquisition financing
Assisting in the research, facilitation and coordination of sector specific idea generation
Collaborating with internal and external teams to support the development and cultivation of client and company relationships

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience
Experience with M&A advisory transactions
Superior Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint and Excel
Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Maturity and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and ability to effectively convey ideas
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Benefits:

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained.
Generous employee benefits package, including gym and meal reimbursement, superior healthcare and commuter benefits, 401k and employer match, among others
Competitive total reward package

About Solomon Partners Distribution Group:

Solomon Partners recently hired Jason Kliewer and Nick Troyer to Co-Head and develop a dedicated Distribution Group. Solomon Partners’ Distribution group provides investment banking advisory services to leading distributors across a diverse range of end markets. Our fully integrated, cohesive team brings a deep understanding of distribution business models and a proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Leveraging decades of experience in the space and numerous successful transactions, our team partners with the owners and operators of exceptional distribution platforms across the ecosystem, from high growth, emerging industry consolidators to the C-suite of the largest public and private corporations globally.

Our senior team has advised on many of the highest profile transactions in the sector, building a reputation for integrity and world-class deal execution.

The team’s coverage spans diverse areas of distribution including:

Automation, Flow & Motion Control
Building Products
Consumer
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Industrial Supply
Technology-Enabled and Specialty Models
Vehicle Aftermarket

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