Investment Banking Associate | Atlanta, GA, USA | In-Office

Overview: We are currently partnered with a leading middle‑market investment bank is seeking a Investment Banking Associate to join its Specialty Finance Investment Banking team in Atlanta. This group advises non‑bank financial companies, alternative lenders, and asset‑backed finance providers on M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions. The team is highly active, lean, and offers significant exposure to senior leadership and clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated banker to join a collaborative, growth‑oriented platform with a strong track record of internal promotion and long‑term career development.

Investment Banking Associate Specialty Finance - Atlanta, GA

Location: Atlanta, GA

Sector: Specialty Finance

Title: Investment Banking Associate

Overview: We are currently partnered with a leading middle‑market investment bank is seeking a Investment Banking Associate to join its Specialty Finance Investment Banking team in Atlanta. This group advises non‑bank financial companies, alternative lenders, and asset‑backed finance providers on M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions. The team is highly active, lean, and offers significant exposure to senior leadership and clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated banker to join a collaborative, growth‑oriented platform with a strong track record of internal promotion and long‑term career development.

The Investment Banking Associate will be responsible for:

• Support execution of M&A, debt, and capital markets transactions within the specialty finance sector

• Build and analyze detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials

• Prepare pitch decks, CIMs, management presentations, and investor materials

• Conduct industry, company, and market research

• Participate in due diligence, client meetings, and deal negotiations

• Work closely with Managing Directors, Group Heads, VPs, and clients in a small‑team environment

• Mentor and collaborate with Analysts on deal execution and analytical work

The Ideal Candidate has:

• 3+ Years of Investment Banking Experience

• Prior experience in specialty finance or a generalist FIG role with specialty finance exposure is highly preferred

• Strong closed‑deal experience is required

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

• Demonstrated ties to Atlanta or a clear, compelling reason to be based in Atlanta is required

If this opportunity is of interest please apply in below!