Investment Banking Analyst (Remote | $175–$300/hr)

Job summary

Conduct company and industry research, screening, valuation, and financial modeling to support transaction analysis. Prepare and review pitchbooks and financial materials, identify errors or weak assumptions, and communicate deal rationale and financial concepts clearly.

Job details

Investment Banking Expert Position: Investment Banking Expert Type: Contractor Compensation: $175–$300/hr Location: Remote About the Opportunity This opportunity is for experienced investment banking professionals to support a customer project focused on improving financial data analysis, financial modeling, and industry research. The role involves applying practical investment banking expertise to financial analysis, transaction insights, and expert evaluation. Prior AI experience is not required. Key Responsibilities Conduct company and industry research to support financial analysis. Perform buyer and target screening, comparable company analysis, and financial modeling. Build, update, and troubleshoot Excel-based valuation and transaction models. Ensure models are accurate, logically consistent, and well-structured. Prepare and review pitchbooks and client-facing transaction materials. Analyze transaction scenarios and communicate strategic rationale and key deal considerations. Review financial analyses and presentations for numerical errors, weak assumptions, and unclear reasoning. Provide actionable feedback to improve analytical accuracy and quality. Explain accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, deal sensitivities, and financial assumptions. Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to different audiences. Required Qualifications Strong professional experience in investment banking, M&A, industry coverage, or financial advisory. Substantial hands-on experience with acquisition or sale processes. Advanced proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling. Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, comparable company analysis, and transaction analysis. Experience in company research, industry research, and target screening. Experience preparing and reviewing pitchbooks and transaction materials. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and review skills. Ability to identify numerical inaccuracies, weak assumptions, and strategic weaknesses. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a Senior Associate or Vice President in an M&A or industry-coverage team. Background at a leading investment bank, established M&A boutique, or sector-focused advisory firm. Third-year Senior Associate experience is particularly relevant. Compensation Compensation details were not included in the provided information. Application Process The application process was not specified in the provided details.

What you’ll do

Conduct company and industry research, screening, valuation, and financial modeling to support transaction analysis. Prepare and review pitchbooks and financial materials, identify errors or weak assumptions, and communicate deal rationale and financial concepts clearly.

Requirements

Requires substantial investment banking, M&A, or financial advisory experience, including hands-on acquisition or sale processes and advanced Excel-based financial modeling. Candidates should have strong valuation, research, transaction review, and communication skills; senior associate or vice president experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Investment Banking
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Financial Modeling
• Excel
• Company Research
• Industry Research
• Target Screening
• Comparable Company Analysis
• Valuation
• Transaction Analysis
• Pitchbook Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Accounting Treatments
• Deal Sensitivity Analysis
• Analytical Review
• Client Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting

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