Capital Markets Associate

Teamshares is a mission-driven startup that buys small businesses from retiring owners and transitions them into enduring, employee-owned businesses through our software, education, and community products. There wasn't an easy way for small businesses—which make up 98% of firms in the US economy—to become employee-owned before Teamshares!

Are you passionate about capital markets and eager to make an impact in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment? We are seeking a Capital Markets Associate to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in investment banking, leveraged finance, or credit investing to drive meaningful contributions to our business development, credit analysis, and investor relations initiatives.

• Conduct fundamental analysis and due diligence to support investment decisions.
• Provide credit market reviews and insights, helping guide strategic planning and investor communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential investors, contributing to a robust network of capital sources.
• Support identifying and originating new investment opportunities with investors.
• Lead aspects of the business development process, including industry and market research to identify new opportunities.
• Actively participate in Capital team discussions, investment committee meetings, and presentations to external investors.
• Support deal origination and qualification, collaborating with key business units across the organization.

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, private credit, or other relevant fields.
• Deep understanding of the capital raising and M&A process, with a demonstrated track record of deal origination and/or execution experience.
• Strong credit and equity securities analysis skills, including expertise in financial modeling and the ability to assess a wide range of credit and equity opportunities.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Knowledge of various debt structures and deal execution in both public and private markets is a significant plus.
• Experience working with high-growth start-ups or holding companies is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a focus on collaboration and driving results.

Why should you join us?

Teamshares believes in supporting every team member with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including: equity for all employees, exceptional medical/dental/vision benefits plans for employees and their families, and paid parental leave.

We recognize and facilitate the tangible impacts each employee has on our mission, while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance culture that emphasizes unplugging at the end of the work day. Our team values time off and actually takes vacation. We embody a growth mindset and provide the support you need to grow in your career.