Investment Banking Analyst

Company Description Greif & Co., founded in 1992, is a leading independent investment bank based in Los Angeles that focuses on the corporate finance needs of middle-market growth companies. Its services include advising on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts as well as private placements of equity and debt. Greif & Co. also provides business valuations, fairness opinions, and financial restructuring assistance. More information is available at www.greifco.com.Role Description The Investment Banking Analyst position entails analyzing financial statements, creating financial models, performing industry and company research, assisting in the creation of marketing and buyer/investor presentations, drafting offering memoranda, identifying prospective buyers and investors and other tasks related to mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance. Candidates should have experience with valuation methods including discounted cash flow, comparable companies (public) and comparable transactions (M&A) and have strong interpersonal relations skills. The position requires a highly-motivated, ethical individual willing to take initiative in a fast-paced but rewarding deal-making environment. Ideal candidates should have at least one full-time investment banking internship or one year of experience in a related field such as private equity, corporate finance, accounting, quality of earnings and/or banking as well as deep familiarity with accounting, finance, marketing, business and economics concepts, with particular emphasis on financial accounting and financial statement analysis. Candidates should have advanced proficiency in Excel, strong analytical ability and solid oral and written communication skills including experience drafting PowerPoint presentations, as well as a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a top-tier university.The Analyst position offers the opportunity to develop a vast set of finance, accounting and marketing & sales skills and gain deep exposure to mergers & acquisitions and private placements, both equity and debt. Annual Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 consisting of base salary and incentive performance bonus. Education: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university.