Associate

Job description / Role

The Company

A leading global independent investment bank.

The Role

* Provides in-depth quantitative financial analysis as it pertains to business, industry and economic forecasting
* Identifies emerging market trends and regulatory changes within the investment and advisory domains and develops strategies to secure investment opportunities and expand the firm's presence within the market
* Constructs financial models, company valuations and merger & acquisition transaction comparisons based on research findings and client analysis
* Interprets data concerning price, yield, stability, and future trends in investment risks and economic influences relevant to investments
* Assists in the preparation of offering memoranda, transaction-related documentation and client presentations
* Gathers industry, regulatory, and economic information, company financial statements, financial periodicals and publications in order to extract relevant data on financial histories for the forecasting of future potentials

Requirements

The Candidate

* Excellent analytical and presentation skills
* Knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyze and value businesses
* Some experience in Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) or equivalent is essential
* Results driven and able to perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines
* Proven team player who is able to effectively interact with a wide variety of internal groups and clients
* Strong multi-tasking skills
* With international experience
* Strong Microsoft Office suite (Excel a must) and financial reporting skills

Education

* Undergraduate degree; focus in finance, business, accounting, economics~ mathematics is preferred

About the Company

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world\'s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.