KippsDeSanto - Investment Banking Associate
Company: Capital One
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
KippsDeSanto - Investment Banking Associate KippsDeSanto is
focused on providing comprehensive investment banking services –
primarily M&A, private financing, and strategic advisory – to
middle market aerospace, defense, government services and
enterprise technology companies. Our Associates perform critical
functions throughout the entire transaction process, from helping
to prepare clients for the market, engaging with potential buyers,
facilitating due diligence, and ultimately closing the deal. The
position offers substantial opportunities to gain financial and
technical expertise, professional development, and upward mobility,
while taking on a substantial amount of responsibility in
transaction execution, client management, and new business
development. General Responsibilities Preparing, analyzing, and
explaining historical and projected financial information Managing
and assisting in the preparation of financial models and business
valuations Conducting industry and company-specific due diligence
Creating client marketing presentations, memoranda, and
deliverables Attending client meetings Drafting and collaborating
on pitch presentations Developing an understanding of the
underlying trends that affect the Aerospace, Defense, and
Government Technology industries Coordinating and managing the
creation of industry and market research publications Assisting in
the development and continued cultivation of client, prospect, and
professional advisor relationships Assisting in the management and
mentoring of junior team members Basic Qualifications Bachelor's
degree or military experience At least 3 years of investment
banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience with a
focus on Mergers & Acquisitions Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's
degree in finance, accounting, business management, or economics
Financial modeling experience, to include DCF and LBO valuations
FINRA Licenses - 63,79, SIE At this time, KippsDeSanto as part of
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment
authorization for this position. CapMkts KDC The minimum and
maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below,
by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for
candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and
refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of
this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based
upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $160,000 - $225,000 for Associate, Mergers and
Acquisitions Candidates hired to work in other locations will be
subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the
actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the
time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer
letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based
incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or
long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or
non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial
and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more
at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on
full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and
management level. This role is expected to accept applications for
a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an
equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet)
committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable
federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free
workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified
applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the
requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background
inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the
New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code
Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act;
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding
criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in
search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a
position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital
One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at
RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you
provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the
extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For
technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting
process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One
does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for
third-party products, services, educational tools or other
information available through this site. Capital One Financial is
made up of several different entities. Please note that any
position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position
posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any
position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines
Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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