Associate, Capital Markets

Impact You’ll Make:

Stout is seeking an experienced Associate to join our Investment Banking group, specifically within the Capital Markets team. Associates support the day-to-day execution of middle-market capital raising and special situation transactions.

This role offers exposure to high-profile, primarily non-investment grade transactions across multiple industries, with opportunities to strengthen credit, execution, and client-facing skills. The position will focus on capital raising and placement across the full capital structure, with an emphasis on secured and unsecured debt. Qualified candidates will have a successful private placement track record and the ability to explain both debt- and equity-oriented transactions.

Associates at Stout gain meaningful client exposure and continue to build technical skills while working closely with experienced Stout professionals.

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for the coordination and production of various investment banking projects and tasks, including:

• Underwrite, structure, and place live transactions using strong credit expertise
• Lead credit analysis and due diligence
• Prepare and deliver presentation materials
• Work with practice leaders across the firm and sector leaders within investment banking to win and execute capital raising transactions
• Attend client meetings
• Play a leadership role across all aspects of the transaction process

What You Bring:

• 2 to 6 years of experience in leveraged finance, commercial or corporate credit, or another capital raising role

• Experience working across the credit lifecycle
• Prior leveraged finance or high yield experience preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Math, Economics, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint
• Beginner or intermediate knowledge of SAS, SQL, Python, R, or Tableau
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

How You’ll Thrive:

• Cultivate a positive, team-oriented approach that fosters collaboration and shared success.
• Demonstrate accountability and reliability by consistently delivering high-quality results and meeting expectations.
• Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work.
• Build meaningful relationships and use strong interpersonal skills to create trust and drive outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and respond promptly, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholders.
• Bring intellectual curiosity and close attention to detail to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Apply advanced analytical and quantitative skills to uncover insights and support data-informed strategies.
• Use a strong understanding of the sell-side execution process to navigate complex transactions and achieve optimal results.