BlackArch Partners Investment Banking Associate

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Job Description:

At Regions, the BlackArch Investment Banking Associate plays a crucial role in developing and strengthening BlackArch’s client relationships and driving the transaction process. 

BlackArch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Bank, is a Southeast based, middle-market M&A advisory firm whose professionals have closed more than 400 transactions across a broad range of industries, with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion. BlackArch offers a full spectrum of advisory services to financial sponsors, private companies, and diversified corporations, addressing the needs of owner-operators, founders, and shareholders of private companies with specialized services that include M&A advisory, strategic advisory and private capital solutions.

The firm has built significant sector knowledge in key industries and has organized select industry practice groups to meet its clients’ needs in the areas of:

• Aerospace & Defense

• Automotive Aftermarket

• Building Products & Infrastructure

• Business Services

• Consumer Products & Services

• Distribution

• Energy & Industrial Services

• Food & Beverage

• Industrial Products

• Life Science & Healthcare

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates and analyzes client needs, including the formulation and positioning of a client’s distinctive qualities with a focus on competitive differentiation

• Drafts documentation and marketing materials for transactions and constructs financial models

• Maintains client communication, often directly with senior management team members

• Participates in transaction structuring and execution efforts with high levels of responsibility and accountability

• Mentors and supervises analysts

• Identifies and develops business opportunities

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. 

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• Series 79 and 63 licenses, or ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment

Preferences

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Two (2) years of relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to think strategically

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Strong sales abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$172,660.37 USD

Median:

$211,039.50 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Blackarch

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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