Investment Banking Analyst

B C Ziegler & Co•New York, NY

17h•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm and specializes in the senior living, healthcare, education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler’s provides clients with advisory and capital solutions to achieve strategic objectives, as well as propel organizational growth and maximize value. Ziegler Senior Housing and Care Finance Practice (“SHCFP”) is focused on delivering sell-side M&A solutions as well as the entire capital stack of financing options to senior housing and care organizations across the country. Ziegler is one of the most active firms offering innovative sell-side, recapitalization/restructuring, and agency and debt placement products to achieve our client’s objectives. The Investment Banking Analyst will be responsible for leading the analytical work in support of new business development and transaction execution, as well as assisting senior bankers in the development and delivery of value-added investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. The Analyst should expect a great deal of client exposure and will develop skill sets in the fundamentals of valuation, business strategy and client communication. Ziegler is interested in candidates located in, or who would be willing to relocate to, the New York market.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of investment banking experience (ideally in an M&A role)
One or more years of corporate audit, financial due diligence or valuations experience
Strong quantitative and analytical skills including experience in valuation, financial modeling and analysis. Financial modeling skills and business strategy execution skills are a must
High level of accounting knowledge and proficiency around 3-statement financial analysis.
Significant transaction experience
Strong confidence in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
BA/BS with demonstrated coursework in finance, economics, accounting, mathematics or related subjects (or analytical work experience in lieu of such coursework)
Flexibility in working extended hours and high travel demands
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Solid organizational and time management skills
Demonstrable self-starter and ability to complete and start new tasks without daily supervision
A career-motivated professional who is self-confident, energetic, and possesses a superb work ethic
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn quickly new concepts and activities
Work independently as well as within a team
Flexibility to travel, sometimes with little advance notice

Responsibilities

Perform valuation analysis and financial modeling for prospective and live transactions
Assist in the development and production of proposals and presentations to clients and prospects
Interact with members of corporate management teams and financial sponsors
Execute detailed tasks involved in all phases of M&A and private placement engagements
Serve as lead role in providing financial, business and market analysis with a special emphasis on reformatting financial statements and benchmarking key performance metrics
Manage the workflow and provide coaching to junior team members
Provide industry and business research
Possessing an understanding of the firm's competition in its respective areas of expertise and can communicate what sets Ziegler apart from that competition
Being a resounding voice of Ziegler Corporate Finance both inside and outside the firm
Building a personal brand on Ziegler’s healthcare corporate finance team, a person who will intuitively serve clients in an extraordinary way
Other responsibilities and projects as assigned