Job Description
Job Description
A leading independent M&A advisory firm is seeking a high‑performing Senior Associate or Junior Vice President to join its Consumer Investment Banking team in New York. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a fast‑growing platform with a strong reputation for executing complex, high‑impact M&A transactions.
The Consumer team advises clients across branded consumer, retail, e‑commerce, food & beverage, and consumer services. The Sr. Associate / Jr. VP will play a meaningful role in all phases of deal execution, with direct exposure to senior bankers and clients, and a clear path for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a core member of deal teams on sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions, from pitch through closing
- Take on significant ownership of financial modeling, valuation analysis, and transaction materials
- Draft and refine critical deliverables, including CIMs, management presentations, and buyer outreach materials
- Coordinate due diligence processes and manage day‑to‑day execution workflows
- Interact directly with clients, buyers, private equity sponsors, and senior internal stakeholders
- Mentor analysts and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance team culture
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 3-6+ years of experience in investment banking, with meaningful exposure to M&A transactions
- Background in consumer, retail, or related sectors preferred, though not required for strong candidates
- Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and accountability in a lean, execution‑focused environment
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills
- Highly motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to take on increasing responsibility
Company DescriptionOperating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.
By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.
We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.
From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.
Company Description
Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.