Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Analyst to join our team at North Atlantic Capital Management (NACM). NACM is investing capital from Stifel North AM Forward Fund (the Fund), in mezzanine and structured capital investments for manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace and defense sector, with a particular focus on additive and advanced manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
Deal Execution
- With guidance from the senior investment team, conduct due diligence on prospective investments, including financial, operational, and market analysis
- Develop detailed financial models and valuation analyses
- Prepare investment memoranda for review by Managing Directors
- Assist in negotiating and structuring investment terms
- Support the closing process for new investments under Managing Director oversight
Deal Origination
- Manage the deal prospect pipeline and process
- Screen and evaluate potential investments for general fit within the Fund's investment criteria
- Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry executives, and other relevant professionals
- Attend industry conferences and networking events to source new investment opportunities
- Track and report on deal flow metrics
Portfolio Management
- With assistance from the team, monitor financial and operational performance of the Fund's portfolio companies
- With assistance from the team, prepare regular reports on portfolio company performance
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, or management consulting
- Demonstrated track record of success
- Knowledge of the aerospace and defense sector, particularly in manufacturing helpful but not required
Skills
- Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills
- General understanding of mezzanine financing and structured capital solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Attributes
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for the aerospace and defense industry
Education & Experience
- Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field from a top-tier college or university
About Stifel
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We Value Diversity
Stifel is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion by embracing and welcoming everyone. At Stifel, we believe a diverse team is a critical element of how we find success and strive to build on diversity, inclusion, respect, and engagement in all that we do, across the firm. Accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates.
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