Investment Banking Associate

Job Title:Investment Banking Associate

Reports to: Head of Investment Banking

Department: Investment Banking, Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000 

The Investment Banking Associate will be a key member of an experienced team of investment bankers focused on healthcare companies. The successful candidate will provide support to senior bankers in executing M&A and financing transactions for clients across the life sciences tools and diagnostics vertical. This position offers direct CEO, CFO and Board level contact, as well as significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare investment banking experience at the Associate level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Serve an integral team leader in client transactions, projects, or assignments as an Investment Banking Associate.

·         Advise with clients and manage internal investment banking team & product teams

·         Assist in preparation of presentations and marketing materials (e.g. CIM, Management Presentations, etc.) for current and prospective clients

·         Prepare valuation analyses and other financial modeling analysis of clients and targets

·         Review business plans, conduct research and analyze financial statements

·         Review and manage due diligence process, including virtual data room preparation and counterparty Q&A

Experience and Qualifications Required:

·         +3 years of investment banking experience, healthcare related transactions preferred

·         Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including knowledge of financial accounting

·         Qualified candidates with a BS or BA in finance or similar field of study and a demonstrated exemplary academic record

·         Outstanding written and oral communication skills

·         Highly motivated, energetic, personable and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, meritocratic, team-oriented work environment

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.

Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.