2027 Full-Time Analyst, Consumer M&A
About the role
Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise comprises more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices across 14 countries.
Lincoln International is seeking a Full-Time Analyst to join its rapidly growing Consumer M&A practice in Los Angeles. The Analyst serves as the analytical anchor for the deal team, responsible for preparing, completing, and ensuring the accuracy of all financial modeling and analysis, interpreting results, posing questions, and drawing conclusions. The role also plays a critical part in preparing client presentations and supporting the transaction lifecycle from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Preparing marketing materials for sell-side and buy-side advisory assignments
- Identifying potential acquirers
- Conducting industry and company-specific research
- Ensuring the accuracy and quality of all presentation materials
- Supporting the due diligence process
- Interacting with clients on a regular basis
- Attending client meetings
- Supporting the marketing activities of the firm as they relate to an industry or engagement
Qualifications
- Assertive and self-motivated; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; detail oriented
- Strong writing, verbal communication, and computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Bachelor's degree in finance and/or accounting, or significant coursework in these areas
- Minimum GPA of 3.7 required
- Spring 2027 or Winter 2026 graduate with a prior M&A or Private Equity Summer Analyst internship in 2026, or Spring 2025 or 2026 graduate with experience in TAS/FDD/Financial Services
Work arrangement
Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in-office collaboration. Employees work in the Los Angeles office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.
Compensation & benefits
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $110,000 (applicable for jobs performed in California). Actual pay within the range depends on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business needs. The role is also eligible for bonus pay. A comprehensive package of benefits is offered to eligible employees.
Additional information
Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Applications can be submitted through LinkedIn, Lincoln's Company Page, or Lincoln's Internal Jobs Board (for current employees).