KippsDeSanto - Investment Banking Analyst

Capital One • McLean, VA

9d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

KippsDeSanto provides investment banking services—primarily mergers and acquisitions, private financing, and strategic advisory—to middle-market companies in aerospace, defense, government services, and enterprise technology. Analysts contribute throughout the transaction process, from preparing clients for the market and engaging potential buyers to facilitating due diligence and closing transactions. The role offers opportunities to develop financial and technical expertise, professional skills, and career mobility, while taking substantial responsibility for transaction execution, client management, and new business development.

The role requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information. Candidates must qualify as a “U.S. Person” under applicable export control regulations. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and individuals admitted to the United States with refugee status. Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The position is listed with a full-time annual salary range of $110,000–$130,000 for work performed in McLean, Virginia, and is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. Capital One states that it offers a comprehensive set of health, financial, and other benefits; eligibility varies by employment status and management level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 1 year of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience.
• Qualify as a “U.S. Person” under applicable export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, or economics.
• FINRA licenses: Series 63, Series 79, and SIE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and explain historical and projected financial information.
• Assist in preparing financial models and business valuations.
• Conduct industry- and company-specific due diligence.
• Create client marketing presentations, memoranda, and other deliverables.
• Attend client meetings.
• Draft and collaborate on pitch presentations and associated materials.
• Develop an understanding of trends affecting the aerospace, defense, and government technology industries.
• Coordinate, research, and create industry and market research publications.
• Assist in developing and cultivating relationships with clients, prospects, and professional advisors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, potentially including cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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