Investment Banking Teaching Assistant (Summer Contract)

Wall Street Prep • New York, NY

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wall Street Prep (WSP) is seeking motivated finance professionals for a Summer 2026 Teaching Assistant (TA) role. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, capital markets, or related fields who enjoy teaching and mentoring. TAs will support WSP instructors during intensive training programs for investment banking and private equity clients, assisting with technical questions, financial modeling exercises, providing feedback, and ensuring participant engagement. This client-facing role offers opportunities to enhance technical finance knowledge, presentation skills, and professional networks.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Equity Research, Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Investment Management, Corporate Development, or other relevant finance roles
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Strong foundation in accounting, valuation, financial modeling, and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching, coaching, and mentoring others
• Professional, client-facing demeanor
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and interacting with participants throughout the day
• Availability from June through August (and ideally into September)
• Ability to support training sessions Monday–Friday during normal business hours (typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Willingness to travel and be on-site for week-long client training programs
• Ability to travel to major financial hubs including New York City, Boston, Chicago, and other major U.S. cities as needed

Responsibilities

• Support Wall Street Prep instructors during virtual and in-person training programs for investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance clients
• Assist participants as they complete financial modeling and valuation exercises, including: 3-Statement Financial Modeling, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis, Comparable Company Analysis (Comps), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling
• Provide real-time technical support and answer participant questions throughout training sessions
• Grade assignments and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Assist instructors with classroom logistics, technology setup, and overall session flow
• Help create an engaging and professional learning environment for participants
• Travel to client sites and support intensive week-long training programs

Benefits

• Pay: $600 per day
• Travel expenses covered for approved client engagements
• Access to Wall Street Prep's Train-the-Trainer Program
• Opportunity to sharpen teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Exposure to leading investment banking and private equity training programs
• Continued development of technical expertise across valuation, M&A, and financial modeling

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level