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Investment Banking Associate / Vice President - Specialty Distribution & Business Services
Job Category : Investment Banking
Requisition Number : INVES
Posted : April 22, 2026
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Title: Investment Banking Associate / Vice President
Group: Specialty Distribution & Business Services
Location: Atlanta, GA
WHY STEPHENS
Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family‑owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions; we develop relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.
The men and women of Stephens Investment Banking have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegial and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide objective advice and precise execution on the full array of investment banking services:
Executing mergers and acquisitions, underwritings of public debt and equity securities, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalizations.
Providing our clients insights on how historical trends and the latest developments are shaping their opportunities based on our deep knowledge of a variety of industries and subsectors.
Serving public, private and family‑owned businesses, as well as financial sponsors, family offices and other institutional investors.
We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 275 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle‑market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long‑term.
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION & BUSINESS SERVICES
Our Specialty Distribution & Business Services groups have a long‑tenured team of experts who bring sector and execution expertise to middle‑market founder‑owned and institutionally backed businesses. Our senior bankers have strong relationships across a variety of distribution and services sectors, with sub‑sector areas of focus including engineered products, industrial supplies and equipment, automotive aftermarket, commercial and residential services, professional services and other tech‑enabled services. We have extensive experience conducting successful M&A transactions on both the buy side and sell side, as well as equity and debt capital raises.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Associates & Vice Presidents hold a range of responsibilities that can include mentoring analysts, executing transactions, supporting business development, and maintaining client relationships. Key tasks include:
Playing a key role in the transaction execution process
Developing, and overseeing the development of, detailed financial analyses and the preparation of models for various types of transactions
Performing extensive valuation and pricing analyses
Creating Confidential Information Presentations, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
Helping plan and execute live engagements
Coordinating and performing business due diligence
Creation and execution of business development and marketing plans in coordination with Senior Bankers
Performing industry research and comparable company analysis
Training and developing analysts and associates (as applicable)
Recruit, educate, and train Investment Banking Analysts and Associates (as applicable)
Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients
Performing other tasks as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of investment banking or an MBA with 1+ years of investment banking experience
Experience advising clients in the broader industrials space; experience with Specialty Distribution and/or Business Services is preferred
Excellent analytical and modeling skills
High energy with strong interpersonal, accounting and finance skills
Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
Strong commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information
Commitment to working hard
Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail
Adherence to regulatory requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn quickly, with a particular focus on accounting rules and financial valuation methodologies
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
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Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
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