Investment Banking Summer Analyst 2027

Mesirow • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in
1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves
clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital
Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services.

Mesirow’s Investment Banking group services private and public companies in a
variety of middle-market transactions. We offer advisory services and play a
large role in facilitating mergers and acquisitions, private equity placements
and corporate restructuring. The team is consistently recognized for helping a
wide range of clients make and execute decisions about their business strategy
and financial structure.

The Role

Summer Analysts are based in Mesirow’s Chicago office and work within the
Investment Banking group, part of the firm’s Capital Markets and Investment
Banking (CMIB) division. During the 9-week program, Summer Analysts experience
the culture of Mesirow and assume the role of a Full-Time Investment Banking
Analyst, working
as a generalist
on a variety of transactions
across Mesirow’s
core sectors. Summer Analysts will participate in intensive financial modeling
and valuation training early in the program. This training will be leveraged in
their work with multiple deal teams over the course of the summer. Work products
will include creating presentation documents, crafting valuation materials,
conducting industry research and participating in client calls. In addition,
Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to network with senior managers from
around the firm through organized events.

Requirements

• Rising junior undergraduate student (graduating 2028)
• Strong interest in financial services, valuation work and financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Ability to travel to our River North office

Responsibilities

• Research and compile market data relating to prior or future transactions
• Analyze corporate and financial information
• Build financial models to value companies
• Prepare correspondence, marketing information and presentations for senior professionals
• Participate in client calls
• Be assigned to projects and execution teams and act as a full team member
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees