Associate Position

Dunn Rush & Co. is seeking highly qualified, motivated and experienced individuals committed to pursuing a long-term career in middle market investment banking. Dunn Rush & Co. is an investment banking boutique located in downtown Boston, specializing in sell-side mergers and acquisitions. We focus on privately held, family-owned, and small publicly traded companies across a range of industries, typically ranging in enterprise value from $20 million to $250 million.

Candidates should have or be completing their MBA degree, however candidates with 2+ years of experience as an Analyst at an investment banking firm will also be considered. You will play an integral role on our team, providing quantitative and analytical support primarily for mergers, acquisitions, and other financial advisory services. This position will work closely with founding partners of the firm, team members and clients during all stages of transactions, developing both the execution and client skills required to be an effective senior banker. After a three- to four-year period, Associates are expected to have core responsibility for executing transactions.

Specific responsibilities include:

Building and managing detailed and accurate financial models including transaction comparables, public company comparables, discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, and other valuation analyses
Creating client marketing presentations, information memoranda for sale assignments and management presentations
Identifying and researching strategic and financial buyers
Attending client meetings
Coordinating and supporting transaction due diligence
Developing and maintaining CRM and marketing databases
Assisting in the preparation of valuation and financial advisory analyses
Creating marketing materials for the firm
Assisting in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
Managing interns and/or directing project work of junior team members

Job requirements include:

A strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
Knowledge of general accounting and finance principles
High level of attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
The ability to excel in both team and self-directed settings
An MBA or Masters in Finance from a top-tier school, or alternatively 2 – 3 years of experience as an Analyst at a reputable investment banking firm
A working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Compensation for this position will include salary and bonus opportunity consistent with middle market boutique investment banking firms.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a resume to the contact listed below.

Contact:
Aaron Naisbitt, Vice President
978-505-2995
aaron.naisbitt@dunnrush.com

What Clients are Saying About Dunn Rush

Dunn represented, marketed and successfully sold our business. My partner and I interviewed a number of investment bankers prior to the transaction and chose Kevin because of his broad industry experience, professional reputation and ability to get deals done. Kevin and his team learned everything about our business and put together a comprehensive offering memorandum which generated tremendous interest from both private equity and strategic buyers. Kevin conducted an efficient auction of our company and was able to “walk-up” the ultimate sale price substantially. We never second guessed our decision to hire Kevin and I strongly recommend him for consideration for your project.

Rick Thibadeau, CEO and Owner of AW Direct

I was approached by multiple potential buyers and knew I needed help to navigate the process while continuing to run my business. Dunn Rush was instrumental in organizing the data room, managing the bidding, facilitating negotiations, maintaining positive communications, maximizing the sale price and getting it over the goal line. I highly recommend Kevin and Greg.

Bob Keeley, Former Owner and CEO, Diversified Project Management, Inc.

Dunn’s results in guiding the sale of our family business were outstanding in every dimension, from the sale price, the methodology of the sale process and his thoughtful guidance on what may happen post sale. Working with someone who, as they saying goes, has “seen the movie” created a real sense of comfort and instilled confidence that our family’s business gem was in trusted hands.

Jim Scott, Former President and Owner, Old Mother Hubbard