Entry-Level Investment Banking Analyst
The Entry-Level Investment Banking Analyst role involves supporting transaction execution, financial modeling, and client deliverables within investment banking firms. This position offers recent graduates intensive training and hands-on deal exposure, requiring strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role is hybrid based in New York, providing opportunities for accelerated professional development through collaboration with senior bankers and deal teams.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Investment Banking / Financial Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Investment Banking Analyst to join a Manhattan, NY (Hybrid) team. This full-time, entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to M&A, equity and debt transactions, and valuation work. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with strong analytical ability and foundational financial modeling skills.
What You’ll Do
- Build and update financial models (3-statement, DCF, accretion/dilution)
- Perform company and industry research, benchmarking, and valuation analyses
- Support live M&A, equity, debt, and restructuring transactions
- Prepare pitch books, investment memoranda, and client presentations
- Assist with due diligence, data-room management, and transaction execution tasks
- Coordinate with senior bankers and deal teams across multiple workstreams
- Support internal reporting and business development initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong interest in investment banking and corporate finance
- Foundational skills in financial modeling, valuation, and financial statement analysis
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial research tools is a plus
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work long hours in a fast-paced environment
- Prior internship experience in investment banking, finance, consulting, audit, or FP&A preferred but not required
Compensation & Location
- Employment type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
- Location: Manhattan, NY (worksite/hybrid arrangements may vary by team)
- Compensation: Estimated base pay shown in source materials: $90,438 per year (estimated). Final salary and any performance bonus will vary by role and will be communicated by the hiring organization.
Note: This listing is posted by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter. Final offers, exact pay, and employment terms are set by the hiring organization (Confidential Client).
Why This Opportunity Matters
- Accelerated on-the-job training and exposure to live transactions
- Hands-on financial modeling and valuation experience
- Direct collaboration with senior deal teams and client-facing work
- Strong stepping-stone to roles in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, and Consulting
- Access to additional opportunities and career resources through the Careertakes platform
Additional Information
This description reflects a typical Entry-Level Investment Banking Analyst role being recruited via third-party channels. Careertakes helps match candidates to Confidential Client openings and provides application support and interview coaching for qualified candidates.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
Negotiate a higher salary! Check the salary ranges for this job type in your area.
View My Salary Range