Investment Banking Associate

What You’ll Own

Financial Modeling & Valuation

* Build and maintain DCF, LBO, merger, and operating models
* Perform comparable company and precedent transaction analysis
* Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis
* Evaluate valuation assumptions, transaction structures, and financing impacts

M&A & Deal Execution

* Support buy-side, sell-side, capital raise, and strategic advisory engagements
* Coordinate due diligence requests, timelines, and deliverables
* Manage virtual data rooms and transaction trackers
* Coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants, and other advisors

Pitch Books & Transaction Materials

* Prepare and refine:
* Pitch books
* Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs)
* Teasers
* Management presentations
* Investor materials

* Translate complex financial analysis into polished, executive-ready presentations

Research & Analysis

* Conduct industry, company, market, and transaction research
* Analyze competitive positioning and market trends
* Incorporate findings into valuations, presentations, and strategic recommendations

Team & Quality Control

* Review analyst work for accuracy and financial integrity
* Support VPs and Managing Directors on live transactions and client meetings
* Maintain strong version control and transaction documentation
* Mentor junior analysts where required

What We’re Looking For

* 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance
* Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
* Strong PowerPoint and presentation capabilities
* Hands-on knowledge of:
* DCF valuation
* LBO modeling
* Comparable company analysis
* Precedent transactions
* Scenario and sensitivity analysis

* Experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook
* Strong attention to detail and deadline management
* Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams simultaneously
* Excellent written and verbal English communication
* Availability during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

* MBA, CFA, or CPA
* Buy-side and/or sell-side M&A experience
* Capital raising experience
* Technology, healthcare, financial services, or real estate transaction exposure
* Experience reviewing or mentoring analyst-level work

What Success Looks Like

* Accurate, reliable financial models and valuations
* High-quality transaction and client materials delivered on time
* Well-organized due diligence and deal processes
* Strong execution across multiple live transactions
* Positive feedback from clients and senior bankers
* Consistently high attention to detail under tight deadlines

Why Join?

* Work directly on live M&A and capital-raising transactions
* Exposure to complex valuation and financial modeling work
* Direct collaboration with senior bankers and executives
* Fully remote environment aligned with U.S. deal schedules
* Career growth toward Vice President, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or Strategic Finance

Interview Process

1. Application Review
2. Spark Hire Intro Video
3. Pavago Recruiter Interview
4. Technical Assessment – Financial Modeling / M&A
5. Client Interview
6. Offer & Onboarding

What Happens After You Apply

Qualified candidates will receive a Spark Hire invitation to complete a short Intro Video. This helps us learn more about your transaction experience, financial modeling background, and communication skills before the interview stage.

Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for the invitation.

Apply Now

If you have strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution experience and thrive in high-performance deal environments, we’d love to hear from you.

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