Investment Banking Associate Jobs in California

Firm Profile

Ducera Partners is a leading, independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm. We take a collaborative, partnership-based approach to deliver superior results to our clients across a variety of advisory verticals, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring and liability management, capital solutions, and risk solutions. Ducera leverages its extensive experience with an execution-focused approach to advise clients through pivotal moments where judgment, creativity, and precision are critical. Founded in 2015, Ducera has advised on over $925 billion in transactions across a variety of industries and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford.

Responsibilities

As a Summer Analyst, you will work on a wide range of transactions including restructurings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, divestitures, private placements, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures. Summer Analysts are expected to be involved in the development, structuring and financing of transactions and regularly attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions. Summer Analyst work will include, but is not limited to:

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Drafting of client presentations
• Preparation of memoranda for internal and external use
• Conducting financial and other business related research
• Coordinating complex and often time-sensitive processes
• Active involvement in client facing situations
• Assistance in the execution of transactions

Qualifications

Ducera Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, team-oriented, intelligent and have excellent academic, leadership and extracurricular records.

In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Strong financial modeling, finance, and accounting skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Outstanding project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Requirements

To be considered for the Summer Analyst position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029
• Resume must be in PDF format
• Following submission of this application, all candidates should complete a profile on Suited to further assist in an evaluation of your candidacy: Creating a Suited Profile

Expected annual base salary range: $110,000

The annual base salary range reflects the low and high targets of the estimated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary an employee in this role receives may vary depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: work location, job-related knowledge, and prior experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components.

Ducera Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, martial or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. Ducera Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants.

Investment Banking Candidates: Ducera Partners uses the Suited Assessment as part of our candidate evaluation and recruitment process to expand our consideration of candidates beyond traditional hiring metrics. Information on what is measured by the assessment, Suited’s data retention policies, and how to request a reasonable accommodation may be found here: Resource Guide for Investment Banking Candidates. Completing the Suited assessment is a mandatory part of our recruiting process; however, should you believe that even with appropriate reasonable accommodations enabled you require an alternative selection procedure, please email us at recruiting@ducerapartners.com. To see the results of our AEDT bias audit required under New York City Local Law 144, please click here: IB Assessment - Predictor 13A.