Investment Banking Analyst

Houlihan Capital • Chicago, IL

1d • $66,000 - $89,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Banking Analyst supports the execution of M&A advisory and capital markets transactions for middle-market clients. This role provides foundational exposure to all aspects of the deal process, from initial research and financial modeling through closing, under the direct supervision of senior bankers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred majors include Finance, Accounting, and Economics.
• 0-2 years of investment banking corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
• Series 79 and Series 63 licenses required within 90 days of start date.
• Advanced proficiency in financial statement analysis and valuation methodology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with client-facing capability.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models including discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, and comparable company analyses
• Prepare initial drafts of Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs), pitch books, and client presentations
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to support transaction origination and execution
• Coordinate data room management and due diligence processes across buyer, seller, and legal teams
• Support senior bankers in preparing meeting materials, managing buyer outreach lists, and tracking deal timelines
• Draft internal memos and key transaction documents under supervision
• Research and compile precedent transaction analyses, including sourcing deal data, benchmarking TEV/EBITDA multiples by sector and size tier, and synthesizing findings into presentation-ready outputs
• Assist in the development of comprehensive valuation models integrating multiple methodologies — including precedent transactions, public comparables, and intrinsic value analyses — to support fairness opinions and sell-side advisory work

What This Job Offers

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