Investment Banking Associate

The OpportunityAt Zachary Scott, you’ll be a core member of a 13-person team with direct access to senior bankers, real ownership over your work, and deal exposure that would take years to earn at a larger firm.Founded in 1991, Zachary Scott is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most established middle-market investment banks. We advise privately-held businesses on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and financings, and we do it with the care and diligence of a firm that treats every client’s business as if it were our own.Why Zachary Scott Is DifferentZachary Scott Associates are purposefully trained and empowered to be generalists; you’ll work across the full spectrum of deals without being confined to a single sector. This means broader exposure and perspective, faster skill development, and in our opinion, a more interesting day-to-day. On a 2–4-person deal team, associates lead analytical workstreams and get direct mentorship from senior bankers on every engagement.Our focus is the Pacific Northwest economy: the companies that grow, build, and make things. Our primary sectors include:Food, Beverage & AgricultureBuilding Materials & ConstructionIndustrials & ManufacturingTransportation & LogisticsThese are real, tangible businesses with owners who have spent decades building them. Our work is consequential—and our clients know it.What You’ll DoLead preparation of CIMs, management presentations, pitches, and client-facing materials from first draft to final deliveryBuild and present complex financial models and valuation analyses for client businessesUnderstand and articulate the unique value propositions a company represents to acquirers of different profiles, and how those differences impact valueDrive industry, market, and company-specific research to support deal strategyProduce thought leadership and whitepaper content for client outreach and business developmentCollaborate directly with senior bankers and clients throughout the engagement lifecycleMentor, train, and supervise analysts and internsWhat We’re Looking ForThe strongest candidates will be technically sharp, intellectually curious, and genuinely energized by working with owner-operated businesses across multiple industries. Specifically:2+ years of investment banking experience (middle-market experience a plus)Demonstrated ability to own analytical workstreams and deliver client-ready work product independentlyAdvanced Excel modeling skills and fluency in PowerPoint — you produce work that’s both rigorous and polishedStrong written and verbal communication skillsHigh accountability, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deal timelines simultaneouslyA collaborative instinct and low ego — you thrive in a small team where everyone contributesCompensation & BenefitsWe offer compensation that is competitive with middle-market peers, commensurate with experience. This includes a base salary, performance-based bonus, and benefits. We are committed to paying well for excellent work.How to ApplyWe review applications on a rolling basis and move quickly for strong candidates. If this sounds like the right environment for you, we’d love to hear from you.Apply at zacharyscott.com/careersThe process includes an initial phone screen followed by multiple rounds of virtual interviewsThis is an in-person role based in downtown Seattle — candidates should be local or prepared to relocateZachary Scott is an Equal Opportunity Employer