Investment Banking Associate Job at Confidential, Chicago, IL

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  • Confidential
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

We are an independent investment bank focused on advising growth-oriented businesses and financial sponsors across M&A and capital solutions. Our Debt Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance practice works closely with private credit providers to structure and execute financing solutions across the lower middle market. The group is execution-focused, analytically rigorous, and deeply involved in every stage of a transaction from initial structuring through closing.

We are seeking a highly motivated Analyst/Associate (2+ years of experience) to join the Debt Capital Markets / Leveraged Finance team. The role is centered on the origination and execution of private debt transactions, including acquisition financings, refinancings, recapitalizations, and structured credit solutions.

This position offers immediate responsibility, direct exposure to senior bankers and capital providers, and the opportunity to build deep expertise in credit underwriting, structuring, and execution in a fast-paced, lean-team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Structuring

  • Support execution of leveraged financings across the capital structure, including unitranche, first lien, second lien, and mezzanine solutions

Credit Analysis & Underwriting

  • Build and review financial models to assess cash flows, leverage, downside cases, and overall credit risk

Client & Lender Engagement

  • Prepare lender materials (CIMs, credit memos, presentations) and coordinate diligence with private credit funds and banks

Capital Structure Advisory

  • Support discussions with sponsors and management teams on financing strategy, terms, and structure

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in leveraged finance, debt capital markets, private credit, or investment banking
  • Strong financial modeling and credit analysis skills
  • Exposure to leveraged transactions and financing processes
  • Strong understanding of capital structure and credit fundamentals
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a lean, execution-driven environment
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

This role is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their credit and structuring expertise while gaining direct exposure to private credit investors and lower middle market financing dynamics in a high-responsibility, entrepreneurial environment.

Job Tags

Immediate start

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