We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Associate to join our team in New York or Philadelphia.

This is a unique opportunity to establish a career at a highly entrepreneurial investment bank with deep software and technology roots. Associates at MPG are critical to the success of our firm, and actively collaborate across various technology sector coverage groups. The position requires significant personal curiosity and tenacity, and strong candidates will demonstrate stalwart transaction management and interpersonal skills. Associates are encouraged to develop sector knowledge and establish industry relationships.

We don’t expect Associates to come in as “sector experts” in software, but candidates for the role should have demonstrated experience within the broader technology economy. We expect to discuss candidates’ transaction experience on behalf of leading software, business services, or data companies.

Our continued growth requires new offices, and we are particularly excited about candidates who are open to eventually spearheading our growth in the Boston or California area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will range from high-visibility, client-facing and time-critical transaction processing assignments to long-term sector-specific projects. While numerous projects will emerge, Associates are responsible for thorough analysis, clear communication, and the support of prospects and clients:

• Conducting yourself professionally and ethically in all circumstances
• Processing transactions as assigned, including writing drafts of client marketing collateral, preparing financial analyses, gathering, and analyzing due diligence materials
• Engaging participation in client and prospective client meetings
• Managing the efficient and timely completion of key projects
• Commanding understanding of detailed financial analysis relevant to our sector coverage (e.g. revenue and customer analysis, financial modeling, securities waterfalls, etc.)
• Assisting senior personnel initiate contact with potential clients via phone, email or other means
• Working with MPG’s Insights team to identify growth opportunities for key practice areas

Required Qualifications

• Completion of securities-related examinations, including SIE, Series 79, and Series 63
• At least three (3) years of relevant investment banking experience
• High marks in accounting, finance, and economics coursework
• Target GPA: +3.5
• Prior experience and demonstrated interest in technology and finance