Investment Banking Analyst
About The Position
We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Department Overview Founded in 2007, Zelman is the leading institutional research advisory and investment banking firm led by Ivy Zelman, dedicated exclusively to the U.S. housing industry. Zelman provides distinguished institutional research and investment banking capabilities with the highest levels of client service, trust, sophistication, and credibility unique to the housing, institutional research, and investment banking industries. Zelman is a majority-owned subsidiary of Walker & Dunlop. Program Zelman is seeking an Investment Banking Analyst to work directly with senior origination and execution executives. This is a two-year non-rotational Investment Banking Analyst position with a program start date of January 2026.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in finance
- At least one year of investment banking or private equity experience at a recognized firm
- Academic excellence
- Strong understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and capital markets principles
- Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques, including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analysis
- Outstanding analytical capabilities; organizational discipline; attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Creativity and entrepreneurial spirit
- Highly competitive; self-starter; ambitious; team-oriented
- Ability to show ownership of your work, proactively take on challenges and pursue growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
- Strong learning orientation. Take ownership of personal development through active participation in training and career development
- Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Embodiment of the Walker Way in approach to work: caring, collaborative, tenacious, driven and insightful
Responsibilities
- Supporting origination and execution of sell-side M&A transactions
- Supporting origination and execution of equity and debt financings
- Support transaction execution including modeling, drafting marketing materials, and due diligence
- Maintain the high standards of industry-leading client service and execution that Zelman has developed a reputation for consistently delivering
- Develop strong relationships with internal departments to maximize firm-wide success and profitability
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
- Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) + match
- Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
- Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
- Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Career development opportunities
- Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
- Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
