Analyst, Investment Banking, BDO Capital Advisors - June 2026 (Richmond)

BDO USA, P.C. • Richmond, VA

3h • $93,000 - $105,000

About The Position

BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) ESOP Services Divisions is seeking a motivated
Analyst to join the firm’s expanding practice. The ideal candidate will have a
strong grasp of accounting, valuation, and modelling concepts and will possess
strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will be expected
to research prospective clients and their industries, assist in the creation of
pitch materials, develop financial models and draft offering memoranda. The
candidate will gain in-depth exposure to the financials and operations of
companies in a wide range of industries and to the execution of investment
banking transactions including ESOP mergers and acquisitions. At BCA, analysts
actively participate in every phase of a client engagement. BCA has a robust
pipeline of prospective and active engagements and is seeking a candidate that
can make an immediate impact. The BCA analyst program develops the skills and
relationships necessary to launch a career in the field of ESOP Advisory
 investment banking.

BDO Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned affiliate of BDO USA, P.C., is a leading
middle market investment bank that focuses on sellside advisory, acquisition
advisory, ESOP Advisory, capital raising and board advisory services. The firm
has deep industry knowledge, extensive cross-border transaction experience and
best-in-class deal execution capabilities. BDO’s investment bankers have
collectively executed hundreds of transactions for clients including
family-owned and entrepreneur-led companies, public corporations and leading
private equity firms. BCA professionals leverage the full depth and breadth of
BDO USA’s resources and sourcing network, which includes 75+ offices and over
12,000 professionals across the United States. BCA is a FINRA/SIPC member firm.

The BCA ESOP Services team specializes in providing sellside ESOP advisory
services to middle market clients with enterprise values between $25 million and
$500 million. The firm has broad industry expertise having closed transactions
across industries including the Manufacturing & Distribution, Architecture,
Engineering and Construction, Consumer, Business Services, Energy & Natural
Resources and Technology, Media & Telecom sectors. 

BCA has reach with international buyers and insight into global M&A trends via
the BDO International network, which has consistently ranked as a Top 10 global
M&A middle market advisor by total deal volume. BDO International Corporate
Finance operates in approximately 100 countries with over 2,000 professionals
who provide investment banking services for clients across the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution, required; focus in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, preferred
• Proficient in of Microsoft Office Suite and research tools such as S&P CapitalIQ, FactSet, Bloomberg, and Intralinks, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills 
• Solid organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multitask while working independently or within a group 
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of basic accounting and valuation methodologies
• Ability to travel, as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Internship in investment banking or finance-related field, preferred
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses, preferred (if not currently held, will be required shortly after hire)

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution and the origination of ESOP transactions
• Develops financial models, including DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO, comparable trading, and transaction analyses
• Analyzes companies and industries and works directly with client management teams
• Prepares pitch books, offering memoranda and management presentations
• Organizes and manages responses to inquiries from potential investors as well as coordinates other diligence activities
• Manages several projects concurrently
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.
• The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
• The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level