PegasusICS is a highly creative, progressive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment where integrity and disclosure – Alethia – are valued above all else. As well, a strong work ethic and the highest levels of attention to detail are mandatory. Before considering a career at PegasusICS, please review Our Values and Pro Bono Publico.
We work hard, and love what we do. We believe in trying to make the world a better place while we do our everyday work. We encourage creative thought while requiring absolute adherence to our values.
We respect and encourage flexible work places and schedules to accommodate different working styles and lifestyles. We operate using state-of-the-art remote access systems, and accommodate those perform best in a flexible working environment of their choice. Self-starting, analytical, socially gifted introverts fit well with us.
Our comp ratio – the percentage of total fees that banks pay their bankers – is higher than any other firm we know of: 80%. The comp ratio is 32% at JPMorgan, 37% at Goldman Sachs, 55% at Greenhill and 64% at Moelis & Co.
If you are honest as the day is long, self-directing, hard working, creative, personally responsible, love serving others, value your personal independence, and enjoy growing every day, we would like to hear from you.
This is an opportunity for a current investment banker in healthcare, or former healthcare consultant or operating manager from the healthcare sector to grow our investment banking practice in the expanding healthcare space. The candidate will be responsible for leading transactions as well as new business development. A high attention to detail is mandatory, as well as the ability to lead and review the work of associates and analysts. The right candidate will have the requisite interpersonal skills and technical skills to progress to Managing Director.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and talented banker for our growing Chicago-based middle market investment banking practice. This professional will have strong transaction execution skills, marketing skills and a broad network. The candidate will be able to originate opportunities, lead a deal team in obtaining engagements, and lead engagements to their conclusion. This position is a track to Managing Director where the primary responsibilities are new business development, including lead generation, initiation of investment banking engagements and relationship management.
Supported by our experienced investment banking professionals, our Director will be able to leverage their experience, network and industry specialization to generate high quality middle market transactions for the firm. This position represents a significant career and economic opportunity for the right individual.
Responsibilities:
Conduct business development activities to identify, source and introduce potential clients for M&A and capital raising assignments
Participate in the preparation of materials describing the business, market positioning and financial condition of clients
Identify potential buyers and investors that might be interested in a client’s business and participate in contacting these entities on behalf of the clients
Develop a network of contacts in relevant fields that will assist the Firm in finding new client and expanding relationships with potential investors
Supervise and mentor staff members
Requirements:
Expertise in the healthcare sector, preferably with operating experience or consulting experience
Five years of experience conducting advisory related projects
Prior experience in investment banking and/or knowledge of the process and client expectations
Graduate degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited college/university and/or relevant professional designation
Exceptional analytical and quantitative background skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment and/or independently
Ability to find and contact potential clients, with ability to build (or utilize existing) extensive network of potential clients and referral sources
Entrepreneurial / desire to succeed
Initiative – must be a self-starter, able to work independently with drive and motivation
Positive personality with a sense of humor
Commercial outlook – desire to make money in cooperation with and alongside the Firm
As always, the highest level of integrity is mandatory.
PegasusICS is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, write to csmith@PegasusICS.com
We are seeking an experienced banker for our Extractive Energy practice. The rapidly expanding oil field services sector has resulted in the creation of this new position. The role would be to lead the execution of transactions in this sector and to conduct new business development. A high attention to detail is mandatory, including the review of work product of associates and analysts. The right candidate will have the requisite interpersonal skills and technical skills to progress to Managing Director.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and talented Vice President for our growing Chicago-based middle market investment banking practice. This professional will have strong transaction execution skills, marketing skills and a broad network. The candidate will be able to originate opportunities, lead a deal team in obtaining engagements, and lead engagements to their conclusion. This position is a track to Director where the primary responsibilities are new business development, including lead generation, initiation of investment banking engagements and relationship management.
Supported by our experienced investment banking professionals, our Vice President will be able to leverage their experience, network and industry specialization to generate high quality middle market transactions for the firm. This position represents a significant career and economic opportunity for the right individual.
Responsibilities:
Conduct business development activities to identify, source and introduce potential clients for M&A and capital raising assignments
Participate in the preparation of materials describing the business, market positioning and financial condition of clients
Identify potential buyers and investors that might be interested in a client’s business and participate in contacting these entities on behalf of the clients
Develop a network of contacts in relevant fields that will assist the Firm in finding new client and expanding relationships with potential investors
Supervise and mentor staff members
Requirements:
Expertise in the energy sector, particularly oil field services. Candidates with operating experience or consulting experience will be given preference
Five years of experience conducting advisory related projects
Prior experience in investment banking and/or knowledge of the process and client expectations
Graduate degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited college/university and/or relevant professional designation. An engineering undergraduate degree is ideal
Exceptional analytical and quantitative background skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment and/or independently
Ability to find and contact potential clients, with ability to build (or utilize existing) extensive network of potential clients and referral sources
Entrepreneurial / desire to succeed
Initiative – must be a self-starter, able to work independently with drive and motivation
Positive personality with a sense of humor
Commercial outlook – desire to make money in cooperation with and alongside the Firm
As always, the highest level of integrity is mandatory.
PegasusICS is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, write to csmith@PegasusICS.com
PegasusICS is an acclaimed middle-market investment bank based in Chicago. We are seeking to hire either an experienced investment banking analyst. We operate in an entrepreneurial environment and analysts are given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit. We are open to both a full-time and a part-time person that operates remotely, either U.S. or non-U.S. domiciled.
PegasusICS offers its analysts the opportunity to gain extensive experience across multiple industries and transaction types including mergers & acquisitions, financings, and restructuring. Analysts will act as generalists, gaining extensive experience while working on a variety of client engagements. Analysts will be mentored one-on-one by senior bankers at the firm. Analysts work on small deal teams or one-on-one with mentors and are afforded the opportunity to interface directly with senior-level client executives and bankers, and start developing the crucial soft skills required in deal making from early on in their careers. The investment banking analyst program is a highly competitive two to three year program and analysts who exceed our expectations may be invited to remain with the firm as an associate. With consistent superior performance, equity ownership is possible.
Due to the nature of our firm, an Analyst position at PegasusICS provides unparalleled exposure to senior professionals. The basic skills that our training program provides are continually developed by the experience of working with senior advisory professionals across a wide range of assignments.
Location: Chicago
Responsibilities
Analyze historical financial statements and financial projections
Performing financial analysis and modeling
Perform company, industry, market, and competitor research and due diligence
Assist with identification of prospective investors and/or strategic and financial buyers;
Lead efforts to collect information that supports buyer due diligence;
Prepare Confidential Information Memoranda
Conduct data room management
Assisting with execution of M&A and capital raising assignments/project management
Prepare presentations for new business development and client engagements
Participate in client discussions and due diligence meetings
Maintaining relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
Assist with all other aspects of industry-focused marketing initiatives.
Analyzing M&A market trends and writing related industry research
Desired Skills and Experience
Highest level of personal integrity, attention to detail and work ethic
Strong undergraduate academic performance
An undergraduate degree in finance or accounting
Strong accounting and financial statement analysis skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency at Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
The ability to work in an entrepreneurial, small company environment under demanding time schedules
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage tight timelines in a team environment
Ability and willingness to work long hours and travel
All applicants must be U.S. citizens or authorized green card holders
The position will for the first six months offer compensation consisting solely of a portion of success fees from those transactions worked on by the Analyst and closed during such period. After this, the analyst will receive a base salary and bonus commensurate with their ability and the income of the office.
PegasusICS is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, write to careers@PegasusICS.com and reference “full-time analyst” in the subject
PegasusICS is an acclaimed middle-market investment bank based in Chicago. We are seeking to hire either an experienced investment banking analyst. We operate in an entrepreneurial environment and analysts are given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit. We are open to both a full-time and a part-time person that operates remotely, either U.S. or non-U.S. domiciled.
PegasusICS offers its analysts the opportunity to gain extensive experience across multiple industries and transaction types including mergers & acquisitions, financings, and restructuring. Analysts will act as generalists, gaining extensive experience while working on a variety of client engagements. Part time/remote analysts are used to work on overflow and ad hoc projects. These analysts likely have another position which is not fully challenging to them, and they desire to improve their skill sets, increase their income via success fees as part of working in mergers and acquisitions. Analysts will be mentored one-on-one by senior bankers at the firm. Analysts work on small deal teams or one-on-one with mentors and may be afforded the opportunity to interface directly with senior-level client executives and bankers, and start developing the crucial soft skills required in deal making from early on in their careers. The investment banking analyst program is a highly competitive two to three year program and analysts who exceed our expectations may be invited to remain with the firm as an associate. With consistent superior performance, equity ownership is possible.
Due to the nature of our firm, an Analyst position at PegasusICS provides unparalleled exposure to senior professionals. The basic skills that our training program provides are continually developed by the experience of working with senior advisory professionals across a wide range of assignments.
Location: Chicago
Responsibilities
Analyze historical financial statements and financial projections
Performing financial analysis and modeling
Perform company, industry, market, and competitor research and due diligence
Assist with identification of prospective investors and/or strategic and financial buyers;
Lead efforts to collect information that supports buyer due diligence;
Prepare Confidential Information Memoranda
Conduct data room management
Assisting with execution of M&A and capital raising assignments/project management
Prepare presentations for new business development and client engagements
Participate in client discussions and due diligence meetings
Maintaining relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
Assist with all other aspects of industry-focused marketing initiatives.
Analyzing M&A market trends and writing related industry research
Desired Skills and Experience
Highest level of personal integrity, attention to detail and work ethic
Strong undergraduate academic performance
An undergraduate degree in finance or accounting
Strong accounting and financial statement analysis skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency at Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
The ability to work in an entrepreneurial, small company environment under demanding time schedules
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage tight timelines in a team environment
Ability and willingness to work long hours and travel
All applicants must be U.S. citizens or authorized green card holders
The position will offer compensation consisting solely of a portion of success fees from those transactions worked on by the Analyst and closed on a project-by-project basis.
PegasusICS is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, write to careers@PegasusICS.com and reference “part-time/remote analyst” in the subject
The Analyst role is an entry-level position for the brightest and most capable university graduates. PegasusICS provides its Analysts with the specialist training that gives them a strong foundation in the skills they need to begin a successful career in investment banking. PegasusICS also offers summer Analyst opportunities for undergraduates in the summer before their senior year.
The focus of Analysts’ time is spent working within small, focused teams on mergers and acquisitions advisory assignments, capital raising opportunities or restructuring assignments. Analysts are often able to work across more than one of the PegasusICS’s business practices over the course of the Analyst program.
Due to the nature of our firm, an Analyst position at PegasusICS provides unparalleled exposure to senior professionals. The basic skills that our training program provides are continually developed by the experience of working with senior advisory professionals across a wide range of assignments.
Broadly speaking, there are three types of work that Analysts do: presentations, analysis and administrative tasks.
Presentation work involves the formatting and initial writing of various PowerPoint presentations.
Analytical work commonly requires Excel but could also include research. Examples include entering historic company data from public documents, analyzing such data for valuation purposes and projecting a company’s financial statements (“modeling”).
Administrative work includes scheduling and setting up conference calls and meetings, making travel arrangements and keeping a list of deal team members up to date
Given the challenging nature of the Firm’s work and the high standards our clients and colleagues expect, PegasusICS looks to recruit only the brightest and most capable individuals. We seek candidates with an outstanding analytical mind, excellent commercial understanding, strong interpersonal and communication skills, integrity, initiative, motivation, commitment and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced intellectual environment.
PegasusICS is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, write to careers@PegasusICS.com and reference
– Creativity and the integrity are valued highly by our firm.
– We are looking for driven, self-directed people that love what they do.
