Investment Banking Associate

Echo Search Group - Financial Services team is exclusively partnered with a well-established investment bank that is seeking a newly created Associate. This role is geared toward candidates with hands-on underwriting and deal execution experience who can contribute immediately across live transactions. The position offers significant exposure to complex financing processes and direct interaction with lenders and investors within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Execution: Support execution of debt and structured equity transactions from origination through closing, including investor outreach, diligence coordination, documentation review, and process management.Credit Underwriting & Financial Analysis: Evaluate new investment opportunities and financing structures through detailed financial modeling, including full three-statement projections (P&L, cash flow, working capital). Analyze key credit metrics such as leverage, fixed charge coverage, and cash flow sustainability.Structuring & Deal Strategy: Assist in structuring debt facilities across a range of products with consideration to market dynamics and risk-adjusted returns.Market Engagement & Execution: Interface with lenders and capital providers during active processes; support positioning and syndication efforts, including presenting deal opportunities to financing partners.Marketing Materials & Diligence: Prepare Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs) and investor presentations. Coordinate diligence processes, including data room management, document review, and Q&A facilitation.Documentation Exposure: Participate in reviewing and commenting on credit agreements and related legal documentation as part of transaction execution.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field2–5 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or capital markets roles with direct underwriting exposureDemonstrated experience evaluating and executing live deals as part of a day-to-day workflowBackground in credit investing, underwriting, or deal-focused roles Strong familiarity with debt structures, capital stacks, and financing processesCore Skills Advanced financial modeling skills, including building fully integrated operating and cash flow modelsStrong credit analysis capabilities with the ability to assess risk and recommend financing solutionsExperience presenting or contributing to investment committee materials or lender-facing discussionsExposure to structuring and negotiating debt facilities across various industries and deal sizesAbility to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detailStrong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex transactions clearly and confidently