Investment Banking Analyst

About the role

An established, middle-market investment bank is seeking a high-performing Analyst/Senior Analyst to join its growing M&A advisory team. This individual will play a critical role in the execution of sell-side and buy-side transactions, working closely with senior bankers and clients across a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A transactions from initial pitch through closing, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and transaction structuring
• Build and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables such as pitch books, confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and buy-side materials
• Conduct industry research, market mapping, and strategic analysis to support client engagements and business development efforts
• Manage day-to-day deal processes, including coordinating diligence workflows, interacting with clients and third parties, and maintaining data rooms
• Work closely with senior bankers on live deal execution while mentoring and overseeing junior analysts as appropriate

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, or corporate finance roles, with demonstrated M&A exposure
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skillset with the ability to operate independently on core analytical workstreams
• Experience preparing client-facing materials and supporting the full transaction lifecycle
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Why Join

• High level of responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers and clients
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing deal flow and execution capabilities within an expanding platform
• Colelgiual, team-oriented culture with strong upward mobility

Expected Compensation

• Base: $70k - $115k
• Bonus: 25-100%