Ocean Park is a boutique investment bank and corporate finance advisory firm based in Minneapolis, MN that provides mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, financial advisory, restructuring, consulting, and benchmarking services. Our clients include public and private companies, start-ups, global corporations, hedge funds, private equity funds, lenders, and bankruptcy trustees. Founded in 2004, Ocean Park is an entrepreneurial team of professionals who have worked at top firms in investment banking, management consulting, and private equity.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Associate to execute on live M&A and capital raising mandates in the renewable fuels and agribusiness sectors. Our team structure provides the opportunity for the individual to work closely with senior bankers in a challenging yet rewarding environment. The successful candidate will provide analytical, quantitative and process support for the team. Key responsibilities may include:

  • Prepare pitch books and client presentations
  • Draft marketing materials, including teasers, CIMs and management presentations
  • Build financial models and perform detailed valuation analyses
  • Conduct market / industry research and analysis of corporate & financial information
  • Manage and communicate updates on deliverables and workplan to senior bankers and junior analysts
  • Train and mentor junior analysts on financial modeling, conducting business due diligence, and drafting marketing materials
  • Participate in the execution of M&A and financing transactions
  • Interact with ag retail benchmarking participants to compile, analyze, and prepare industry benchmarking data
  • Will entail travel to client offices and site visits

Requirements. Successful candidates will possess the following characteristics:

  • 3 to 5 years of prior full-time work experience in investment banking or a related field such as financial advisory services, transaction support services, management consulting, corporate development and corporate M&A (recent graduates without full-time work experience will not be considered)
  • Superior academic record in finance, economics, accounting, ag economics, engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fundamental knowledge in finance and accounting concepts
  • Highly motivated team player who can excel in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
  • Personal responsibility for productivity, quality and timeliness of work
  • FINRA licensing or must be obtained upon hire

Work Location. This role is expected to be in the Minneapolis office at least 4 days per week.

Compensation. Market-based salary and discretionary year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vacation, 401(k) and Profit Share Plan benefits are offered to full-time employees.

Ocean Park is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit via email a cover letter and resume to careers@oceanpk.com. All contact for this position must go directly through email.

Securities offered through Ocean Park Securities, LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC, 7300 Metro Blvd., Suite 305, Edina, MN 55439