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Industrials Investment Banking Associate

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company

Cleveland, OH, USA · Chicago, IL, USA
USD 175k-225k / year
Posted on Oct 17, 2025

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. We advise private and public corporations and debt and equity sponsors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, valuations and opinions, real estate, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York, and real estate offices in Chicago and Cleveland. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in 30 countries around the world. On every engagement, our clients receive senior-level attention from experienced bankers who bring a wealth of industry knowledge, transaction expertise, and deep relationships with key players in a broad range of industries.

Our success and growth is due to the expertise, passion, and commitment of our team. We value our employees and invest in their development, recognizing that their talent is the foundation of the exceptional service we deliver to BGL clients.

The Industrials Team at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is seeking an Investment Banking Associate. BGL’s growing Industrials team focuses on several key areas: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & Automotive Aftermarket, Building Products, Engineered Equipment, Engineered Materials, Industrial Technology, Industrial Distribution and Metals Processing / Advanced Manufacturing. This opportunity is open to either our Cleveland, OH or Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities

  • Supports senior bankers in transaction execution and client management
  • Performs financial analysis and modeling
  • Conducts industry research and business due diligence
  • Participates in marketing efforts
  • Develop client presentation materials

Qualifications

  • Three or more years of previous experience in M&A Investment Banking
  • Bachelor’s Degree required (majoring in Business, Finance or Accounting)
  • Sell side M&A experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and financial modeling
  • Proven track record of strong transaction execution including presentations, financial analysis, transaction marketing documents and preparation of other materials
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and organization skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines

Work Requirements:

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

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Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Full-Time Salary Range
$175,000$225,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

BGL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

BGL cares about our employees. We offer generous benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k with employer match, paid holidays, cell phone reimbursement, and more.