Description

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Recognizing and valuing diversity strengthens our ability to attract, retain and engage associates and reinforces our relationship within our communities. Our associates are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge and talent that our associates invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.

A Centier Associate is someone who embodies a servant heart, is unaccepting of anything less than remarkable service, and is self-motivated and driven to deliver exceptional results.

What are our values?  Our Corporate values are Caring, Loyalty, Integrity, Friendship, Fun....who wouldn't want to work for an AWARD-WINNING company that's built on these pillars?

What about the perks?  Access to our Marathon Health Clinics which provide FREE visits & prescriptions, Generous Paid Time Off benefit, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K match, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, Daycare Reimbursement, FREE Onsite Fitness Center/Fitness Reimbursements, Health and Wellness Programs, the ability to have a voice with our Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Council, Career Growth, Work/Life Balance, AND MORE.

Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

This is a paid internship starting in January 2024.

About First Bancshares

First Bancshares is a 5th generation family-owned financial holding company, differentiated by its focus on organizational culture and service to our community. The holding company’s primary operating business is Centier Bank, with 125+ years of history, 60+ retail locations, $8 billion+ in assets, and 1,000+ associates.

As we continue to perpetuate our legacy, First Bancshares is seeking to diversify its holdings through strategic investments in financial services firms that share our belief in the importance of enterprise culture and community service. Partnering with strong management teams, First Bancshares focuses exclusively on opportunities that allow for deploying our broad base of strategic resources alongside patient capital, delivering value through expertise in operations, variable transaction structures, and both corporate & family governance.

Job Summary

As a member of the deal team, you will play a pivotal role in assessing the financial merits of diverse investment opportunities with a focus on Wealth Management, Insurance, Professional Services and other adjacent financial services verticals. Your responsibilities will encompass financial analysis and modeling, industry research and active involvement in all aspects of the deal lifecycle. Your contributions will aid in shaping our strategic investments and driving our continued success as we deploy our principal capital in private equity transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile listings of potential investment targets in sectors of focus, along with relevant information that can later be used for direct outreach
• Conduct market research in furtherance of various existing and contemplated investment theses
• Draft presentations summarizing results of internal financial analyses and research findings for presentation to internal stakeholders
• Assist the Senior Associate with building financial models to estimate the value of potential acquisitions, minority and majority equity investments, and strategic partnerships
• Develop comparable company and precedent transaction analyses to estimate the value of potential acquisitions, minority and majority equity investments, and strategic partnerships
• Maintain internal systems used for sourcing and tracking investment opportunities
• Conduct various ad-hoc projects related to live deals, portfolio companies and internal operations on an as needed basis
• Interpret and articulate, in writing and orally, relevant findings from research and analysis

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills along with outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate while effectively managing numerous projects and priorities
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills including use of advanced functions, data management, advanced charting, and ability to create highly professional presentations
• Existing knowledge of, or desire to learn, tools and software used for sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Interest in direct investing and financial services as an investment vertical

Minimum Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or current MBA student
• Previous internship experience in a relevant role, such as financial planning & analysis, credit analysis, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory services or private equity, is preferred

This role will be full-time hours, working 8-5p M-F with some flexibility. Internship will ideally start in January 2024. Rate of pay is $18/hour.

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Disability Accommodation Statement
Centier Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position at Centier Bank, please call us at 219-755-6160 or send us an email at hrcareers@centier.com. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Centier Bank is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 

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Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile listings of potential investment targets in sectors of focus, along with relevant information that can later be used for direct outreach
• Conduct market research in furtherance of various existing and contemplated investment theses
• Draft presentations summarizing results of internal financial analyses and research findings for presentation to internal stakeholders
• Assist the Senior Associate with building financial models to estimate the value of potential acquisitions, minority and majority equity investments, and strategic partnerships
• Develop comparable company and precedent transaction analyses to estimate the value of potential acquisitions, minority and majority equity investments, and strategic partnerships
• Maintain internal systems used for sourcing and tracking investment opportunities
• Conduct various ad-hoc projects related to live deals, portfolio companies and internal operations on an as needed basis
• Interpret and articulate, in writing and orally, relevant findings from research and analysis

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or current MBA student
• Previous internship experience in a relevant role, such as financial planning & analysis, credit analysis, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory services or private equity, is preferred