Investment Banking Analyst

Investment Banking Analysts are responsible for providing research, analysis, and transaction support in M&A, private capital placement, and other strategic and financial transactions on behalf of clients in the technology industry. They work closely with senior members of the advisory team, conducting research, gathering and analyzing data, identifying industry trends, and developing financial models. The role also involves preparing client presentations and materials, as well as communicating and supporting recommendations to the team and stakeholders. Proficiency with information databases and Microsoft Office tools, as well as a basic understanding of accounting concepts, are required for this position.

Work in a support capacity for senior members of the advisory team

Researching, gathering and analysing data

Identify industry-specific trends and issues, including financial information, incoming profiles of prospects, and competitor performance

Work closely with potential clients to obtain, collate, and organise business and financial data

Develop and refine client pro forma forecasts, financial models, valuation models, and similar analytical models, as well as other client reports

Perform in-depth interrogation of clients about business financials and performance

Conduct business valuations using different valuation methodologies

Provide evaluation and analysis of businesses to influence outcomes and decisions

Prepare client presentations, Confidential Information Memoranda, and similar materials used to win and execute the advisory business

Communicate and prepare materials to support recommendations to team and stakeholders

• Proficiency with Capital IQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and similar information databases
• Expert with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts and the ability to analyze profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and related financial reports, and communicate insight, patterns and trends
• Experience drafting and producing client presentations and related materials
• Proficiency, with experience of no fewer than five transactions, with Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Leveraged Buyout Analysis, Comparable Publicly-Traded Company Analysis, and Precedent M&A Transaction Analysis
• Understanding of Corporate Finance theory and practice, including the Capital Asset Pricing Model and calculation of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital and a company’s Beta
• Experience compiling and managing an electronic data room

• Strong academics in mathematics, computer science, business administration, accounting, economics, finance or equivalent numbers discipline
• Bachelor's degree or more from a leading university or college
• Preferable prior experience with an investment banking firm, transaction services firm, financial due diligence advisor, or accounting firm
• Will consider those who come from an audit background, preferably from one of the Big 4
• A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
• Salary: $80K - $100K pa OTE
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no visa requirements