About West 4th Capital:
West 4th Capital is a leading lower middle market investment bank that specializes in facilitating sell-side transactions for founder and family owned businesses within residential services, commercial services, and broader business services segments. We pride ourselves on doing business the right way, striving for excellence, and being thorough and comprehensive in our work. This approach typically ends up in wins for our clients and for ourselves.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated sell-side Investment Banking Analyst, Associate, or VP, to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in sell-side transaction execution. This will include building financial models, creating confidential information memorandums (CIMs), and managing the document generation process during pre-diligence and diligence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Taking detailed call notes without using AI
- Building complex financial models and conducting financial analysis within accounting statements
- Creating presentations including teasers, CIMs, and management presentations
- Managing the pre-diligence and due diligence document gathering and generation process
- Supporting senior bankers with client management
- Developing industry research reports and investment-memo style presentations
- Keeping track of industry trends within lower-middle market segments, particularly within the trades and business services
Qualifications:
- Intellectually curious
- High-integrity
- Quality at all costs philosophy
- AI-last approach
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in investment banking, private equity, VC, or corporate development is required
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to assess complex information and provide strategic recommendations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining professional relationships
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred but open to all majors
Compensation:
- The compensation for this role is comprised of a base salary and a performance-based bonus. The total compensation package can be particularly compelling.
Work Model:
- This position offers a remote or hybrid work model, allowing for a flexible combination of in-office and remote work to best support our team's productivity. This role often requires long hours during the week and over the weekend, especially when a deal is live. Applicants should be seeking and should have a demonstrated track record of thriving in such demanding and challenging environments.
Application Process:
You are invited to submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are a good fit for this role. Please include any related achievements that you would like to highlight.