Keller Executive Search International

Investment Banking Associate

Keller Executive Search International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 per year

About the role

  • Support execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory engagements from initial pitch through closing
  • Build, maintain, and audit detailed financial models including operating models, valuation analyses, LBOs, public comps, accretion/dilution analyses, and precedent transaction analyses
  • Draft and refine client-facing materials including pitch books, teasers, CIMs, management presentations, buyer lists, and process communications
  • Manage due diligence workflows, virtual data rooms, diligence trackers, and multi-party coordination across clients, counterparties, legal advisors, and other stakeholders
  • Conduct company, industry, buyer, and investor research to support transaction positioning and business development
  • Support origination efforts through pitch preparation, market mapping, target identification, and outreach
  • Review and provide guidance on analyst work product, ensuring high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and presentation quality
  • Contribute to broader firm-building efforts including recruiting, training, and process development

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance
  • Series 79 and 63 licenses
  • 2–6 years of investment banking experience with meaningful exposure to sell-side M&A, capital raising, or strategic advisory
  • Demonstrated track record of supporting transactions from pitch through close
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce polished, client-ready materials
  • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong process management
  • Ability to operate with urgency, manage multiple workstreams, and stay composed under pressure
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, PitchBook, and standard IB tools
Benefits
  • **Base Salary:** Up to $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • **Performance Bonus **(tied to deal activity and firm performance)
  • **Leave:** Unlimited PTO
  • **Additional:** Wellness stipends, paid parental leave, and other benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingvaluationLBOspublic compsaccretion/dilution analysesprecedent transaction analysesdue diligencetransaction supportmarket mappingtarget identification
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailsound judgmentprocess managementability to manage multiple workstreamscomposure under pressureprofessionalismpresentation qualityteam collaboration
Certifications
Series 79 licenseSeries 63 license