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At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ® . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Associate – Investment Banking

Associates in the Investment Banking group at Stout are actively involved in the day-to-day transaction execution of middle-market mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and special situation mandates. Associates play integral roles in deal teams and are critical to the successful execution of all live deals and prospective assignments. Stout is committed to providing Associates with invaluable transaction experience across a number of product areas and industry groups with an emphasis on career development through a collaborative working environment. Associates will gain exposure to a variety of industries, including: Business & Industrial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, and Industrials.

Stout is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity as well as competitive compensation and benefit packages.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation, analysis, and explanation of historical and projected financial information for clients and prospects

• Develop detailed financial models (e.g., three statement operating models)

• Coordinate and perform business due diligence on clients and prospects

• Identify potential strategic and financial buyers for sell-side transactions, and possible lenders for capital raises

• Prepare confidential information memorandums, management presentations, pitch books and other presentations

• Conduct comprehensive valuation exercises of companies and business units

• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, buyers, lenders, and other stakeholders

• Supervise and mentor junior staff members assigned to deal teams

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of investment banking experience

• Exceptional academic credentials from a top-tier university

• Highly proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, & PowerPoint

• Ability to think critically and must possess excellent written and oral communications skills

• Strong transaction process orientation

• Highly proficient financial analysis and modeling skills with an emphasis on attention to detail

• Self-starter willing to work in an entrepreneurial, demanding, and fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of intimate deal teams

The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $125,000 and $160,000 depending on prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. This role is also eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what’s most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout’s leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here (https://www.stout.com/en/about/diversity-equity-inclusion) .

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page (https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits) to see what this can look like for you.

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities and members of other underrepresented communities to apply .

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

Stout has taken large strides to ensure that excellence comes from within our firm. Our people make us the great company that we are, and the exceptional service we provide clients is directly related to how we serve our own employees. In turn, Stout fosters a culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally. The commitment to our values is reflected in the firm's rich history and has helped us grow to where we are today.

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