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# Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions - New York at Ducera Partners - Experienced Hires

- **Company:** Ducera Partners - Experienced Hires
- **Location:** New York New York, United States
- **Posted:** 2024-09-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ducerapartners/jobs/6212936003

## Job description

Firm Profile

Ducera Partners is a leading, independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm. We take a collaborative, partnership-based approach to deliver superior results to our clients across a variety of advisory verticals, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring and liability management, capital solutions, and risk solutions. Ducera leverages its extensive experience with an execution-focused approach to advise clients through pivotal moments where judgment, creativity, and precision are critical. Founded in 2015, Ducera has advised on over $925 billion in transactions across a variety of industries and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford.

## Responsibilities

Ducera advises clients in a variety of complex and transformative transactions. Our professionals, with roots in complex corporate finance, offer independent advice to stakeholders in a broad range of situations. Our services include advice related to buy- and sell-side advisory; fairness opinions and special committee representation; merger advisory; cross-border advisory; takeover defense and shareholder advisory; and divestitures, asset sales, and spin-offs.

As an Associate, you will be involved in the development, structuring and financing of a wide range of transactions, and will regularly attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.

Associate work will include, but is not limited to:

- Producing analysis and models on leveraged buyouts, discounted cash flows, mergers and acquisitions accretion and dilution, and multiple valuation.
- Preparing memoranda for internal and external use.
- Analyzing financial data, and conducting research of targeted industries.
- Assisting in the execution and coordination of complex transactions and time-sensitive processes, including due diligence and valuation analysis.
- Drafting client marketing and pitch materials.
- Maintaining active involvement and participation in client facing situations and negotiations.
- Providing mentorship and development to junior staff.

## Qualifications

Qualified applicants will prove to be highly motivated and team-oriented with excellent leadership records. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in financial modeling, finance, and accounting as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding project management skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent)
- Knowledge of and experience in sell-side mergers and acquisitions
- Completion of a profile on Suited to further assist in an evaluation of your candidacy: [Creating a Suited Profile](https://app.wellsuited.com/join/mn4yuRoZYM8cjF5BAJkz)

Additional Information

Expected annualized base salary range: $200,000 – $250,000

The annual base salary range reflects the low and high targets of the estimated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary an employee in this role receives may vary depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: work location, job-related knowledge, and prior experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components. Ducera Partners is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, martial or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. Ducera Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants.

Investment Banking Candidates: Ducera Partners uses the Suited Assessment as part of our candidate evaluation and recruitment process to expand our consideration of candidates beyond traditional hiring metrics. Information on what is measured by the assessment, Suited’s data retention policies, and how to request a reasonable accommodation may be found here: [Resource Guide for Investment Banking Candidates](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__t.sidekickopen27.com_Ctc_I4-2B23284_cxlk104_JlY2-2D6q7W95jsWP6lZ3kWW60rjqc7ps9gPW44b-5FYX1y-2D6s3W3Rrzyj3ZxsqmW2tyFhR2ShG02W9k2K5n6Y4YZqW5n6s6h6nnPJJW6fKSCn4krsjJW4DdDJn1h36kWW3KrHkT2s5p9mW6VwnK8508f6xW7gX7jp1ZtlRzW8pLdG767HcgWW5-5Fdrp561j6QBN7jfHrtnzYSJW79Pg-2D75kxr2LV16r9-2D6n0588W9dtN9486sJ3xW7ZBrn-2D3MpD6VW3nsFZd5KXdcTW36MjmV7mfNyxW59lQ7M3sqrjMW8gKQvq2KL7M0W4hrd0C5XZr-5FGW8KZpx31GFBsTW5kdbgW6xcbCbN7CGhFDrGDnjVv9-2DZ-2D664RsvW83KkQF4LQXnJW4jvkLR457jYpW7G1Nmb2CDVGwf1bmZbW04&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=c8TGoOQEJnxlD2X5OaXJQ3fHJIg39xX7vdMI6DaQllQ&m=_PiwT7JEWR_BS2FPaz1YEugFnviClE8XKck3FF_9khU&s=U0FnScLrnEOubnJn_Oa6BQnzLcZVnTHG1uhtItGBCO0&e=). Completing the Suited assessment is a mandatory part of our recruiting process; however, should you believe that even with appropriate reasonable accommodations enabled you require an alternative selection procedure, please email us at recruiting@ducerapartners.com. To see the results of our AEDT bias audit required under New York City Local Law 144, please click here:[IB Assessment - Predictor 13A](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__t.sidekickopen27.com_Ctc_I4-2B23284_cxlk104_Jll2-2D6q7W7Y8-2DPT6lZ3nsW54pm3m6DTCbHW61pqdd1kSLznW7c3h-2DT7nXKQDW6Zk-2D281mr173W57kzPp6p1PdcW2Ss-5FNc2dnGbLW1TbN3Y3B-5FwvfW2Y-2DVYZ3q0tLnW7FF-2Dlp5wvvvkDfX2y5tRBrW842xRn96smqGW1rpPg17PsyVCW5-5Fjjt6384RQLW91KFJ85VQc7cW8kH0f376JXfFN3g90XcgtVlJW6nW5GX468FDlW1ZSqky6JYHZ4W7wdmrQ65YqVvW7R6zV02N7fmcMZk93ZqF6kTW95bqRg8XHP76W2RVRWt4cSyMMW8lsRFv1sxC9qW4jz-5FpC7XPBqqW6PHszN5K354Gf7CFFlx04&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=c8TGoOQEJnxlD2X5OaXJQ3fHJIg39xX7vdMI6DaQllQ&m=_PiwT7JEWR_BS2FPaz1YEugFnviClE8XKck3FF_9khU&s=nQ1tbeEzdU42kPQNmk9dl_SU5IbhNDfWSCHq_i9fKYw&e=).

## About Ducera Partners - Experienced Hires

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ducera Partners is an independent investment bank providing trusted, independent advice on complex M&A, restructuring, and capital solutions transactions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (11 Times Square, Floor 36)
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (senior team includes Partners such as Jay K. Sinha, Mark Davis, Agnes Tang, etc.)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Investment Banking (Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring, Capital Solutions, Growth Equity)
- **Target customers**: Corporate decision makers, boards, and stakeholders seeking advisory on complex and transformative transactions; B2B, enterprise
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To provide trusted, independent advice and innovative solutions to decision makers in complex and transformative corporate finance transactions.” (paraphrased from website)

## Products & Services
- **Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)**: Strategic buy-side and sell-side advisory, including cross-border and special situations.
- **Restructuring**: In-court and out-of-court debt restructuring, liability management, and Chapter 11 advisory.
- **Capital Solutions**: Private capital raising, equity and debt financing, and liability management transactions.
- **Growth Equity Investing / M&A (via Ducera Growth Ventures)**: Partnership with Growth Science Ventures to invest in and advise high-growth companies. [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com) (source in LinkedIn news section)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private partnership)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$46M (latest estimate); total advisory transactions since founding exceed **$850 billion** across various industries. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ducera-partners-llc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partnership structure; recent high-profile hires include John Vaske (Vice Chairman, M&A), Christopher Grubb (U.S. Head of M&A), Mike Genereux (Restructuring Partner), and Andrew Vogt (Managing Director). [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com)
- **Growth Signals**: 34.1% headcount growth YoY (94 employees); LinkedIn followers up 38.5% yearly; active job postings up 300% YoY (8 open roles). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ducera-partners-llc)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Senior-led, team-driven model**: The firm emphasizes that its senior team has worked together for their entire careers, fostering deep trust and seamless collaboration.
- **Boutique focus with elite reach**: Independent advisory without conflicts of interest (no lending or trading desks), allowing focus on client outcomes.
- **Track record**: Over $850 billion in advised transactions since 2015, spanning complex restructurings and high-profile M&A.
- **Culture of long-term careers**: Philosophy of building a cohesive bench of professionals committed to a long-term career in investment banking, not just a stepping stone.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand M&A practice**: Recent hires of senior bankers (Vaske, Grubb) signal aggressive growth in M&A advisory.
- **Strengthen restructuring group**: Addition of restructuring partners (Genereux) to capture increasing demand in distressed situations.
- **Launch Growth Ventures**: Partnership with Growth Science Ventures to create Ducera Growth Ventures, targeting growth equity and M&A for emerging companies.
- **Hire experienced professionals at all levels**: Active recruitment for Analysts, Associates, and Directors across New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ducerapartners)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.5/5 on employer review sites, with perfect 5.0 scores for work-life balance, compensation, culture, and career growth (based on 4 reviews). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ducera-partners-llc)
- **Work Environment**: In-office? The firm has 8 U.S. offices (NYC, LA, SF, Stamford). Roles are likely office-based with high deal exposure.
- **Career Development**: “Exposure to high‑profile deals and mentorship by industry veterans – there is no limit to your potential.” [ducerapartners.com](https://ducerapartners.com/careers/)
- **Compensation**: Reported salary ranges (from LinkedIn): Investment Banking Analyst ~$144,856/yr; Analyst ~$83,050/yr; Analyst 2 ~$76,452/yr. Competitive with elite boutiques.
- **Team**: Small, highly collaborative environment (~94 people) where you work directly with partners and managing directors.

## Sources
1. [ducerapartners.com](https://ducerapartners.com/) – Company overview, values, services
2. [ducerapartners.com/careers/](https://ducerapartners.com/careers/) – Career page, culture messaging
3. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ducerapartners) – Active job listings for experienced hires
4. [linkedin.com/company/ducera-partners-llc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ducera-partners-llc) – Company details, financials, headcount, reviews, recent news

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