Associate, Healthcare Investment Banking

Cantor Fitzgerald • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In a leadership capacity, the Associate will play a critical role in the origination, structuring, and execution of complex capital markets and M&A transactions within the biotech and life sciences sectors. The position involves substantial client exposure, cross-functional coordination, and sector-driven thought leadership. Key responsibilities include: leading transaction execution across equity and debt financings, M&A advisory, recapitalizations, and restructurings, serving as the central coordinator among clients, internal teams, and external advisors. The position requires advanced financial modeling expertise to deliver actionable insights that guide valuations and deal structuring, along with deep knowledge of the biotech and life sciences industry to provide sector-specific insights. Core responsibilities include overseeing diligence, synthesizing findings into investment recommendations, and engaging with clients on origination, pitch development, execution and long-term relationship management. The candidate will also mentor and train junior team members, contributing to talent development, recruitment, and team performance. This leadership role combines excellence in industry specialization and client coverage to drive high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in a Financial or Investment Analyst role.
• Experience in execution of M&A, debt, or equity transactions, including responsibility for drafting Confidential Information Memoranda, management/lender presentations, SEC filings, and financial models.
• Experience in development and delivery of client-facing presentations to board-level or C-suite executives.
• Experience in construction and audit of complex financial models, including DCF, LBO, merger models, operating models, used in live transaction contexts.
• Experience maintaining client communication to support execution and long-term relationship management.
• Experience coordinating third-party due diligence providers, including legal counsel, accounting firms, and/or industry consultants.
• Experience supervising junior team members, providing guidance, and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and financial/industry data platforms (S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, Dealogic, Alphasense) for company and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction execution across equity and debt financings, M&A advisory, recapitalizations, and restructurings.
• Serve as the central coordinator among clients, internal teams, and external advisors.
• Provide sector-specific insights into the biotech and life sciences industry.
• Oversee diligence and synthesize findings into investment recommendations.
• Engage with clients on origination, pitch development, execution, and long-term relationship management.
• Mentor and train junior team members, contributing to talent development, recruitment, and team performance.

What This Job Offers

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