Our client, a globally recognized investment bank, is growing its Power, Utilities & Infrastructure advisory practice in New York and seeks a talented Associate to join a lean, high-performing team. The group is actively engaged on a substantial pipeline of live transactions and offers incoming Associates direct exposure to senior client relationships and meaningful deal responsibility from day one.
What you'll do
- Take an active role in executing M&A and strategic advisory mandates across the power, utilities, and energy infrastructure sectors
- Construct, stress-test, and refine sophisticated financial models and valuation analyses covering both publicly traded and privately held companies
- Contribute to purchaser-side and vendor-side transaction processes as well as broader strategic assignments
- Produce high-quality client presentations, transaction documentation, and internal deal materials
- Coordinate due-diligence workflows and manage workstreams across live processes
- Conduct in-depth research on companies, sector dynamics, and market developments
- Collaborate closely with senior bankers throughout all stages of a transaction
- Review analyst deliverables and support the development of junior team members
What you'll bring
- Current investment banking Associate with solid tenure at that level; recently promoted Analysts with exceptional credentials will also be evaluated
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodology, and quantitative analysis
- Hands-on experience contributing to the execution of M&A or other complex corporate finance transactions
- Proven ability to perform at a high level within a fast-paced, deal-intensive environment that demands strong prioritization and attention to detail
- Clear, polished written and verbal communication skills suited to both internal teams and external clients
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across all seniority levels
- Background in power, utilities, or energy infrastructure advisory is preferred; highly qualified candidates whose experience spans related investment banking verticals will be given serious consideration
What's on offer
- Total cash compensation has historically exceeded market benchmarks, with an indicative range of approximately $285,000–$400,000 depending on Associate level
- Base salaries have typically fallen between roughly $175,000 and $225,000, with variation based on experience and seniority
- Flexibility exists for standout candidates, including the potential for bonus buyout arrangements
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates based outside of New York
- Early responsibility and direct senior-banker mentorship within a growing franchise that carries a significant and active deal pipeline
This search is handled by Tom Perkin at talisman.