Investment Banking Analyst

Numbers Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Numbers Executive is seeking an Analyst for Sydney or Melbourne to work closely with Associates and senior bankers across the full deal lifecycle. You will participate from early-stage pitching through to transaction close, gaining exposure to mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, and strategic advisory mandates.

The role involves building complex financial models, researching market trends, preparing client materials, and supporting due diligence and debt sizing in a busy deal environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance or valuations.
• Strong academic results in finance, commerce, economics, or related discipline.
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; attention to detail; ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models incl. three-statement, valuation, and capital structure models.
• Research companies, industries, and market trends to support pitches and live transactions.
• Prepare pitch books, client presentations, and transaction documents.
• Undertake valuation analyses using DCF, comps, and precedent transactions.
• Assist with due diligence and information flow during live deals.
• Support debt sizing and credit analysis where required.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Job description

Our client Our client is a market-leading investment bank with a track record of advising on many of Australia's most significant M&A transactions. The team is active across a diverse range of sectors, including renewables, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and technology. They are now looking to add an Analyst to their Melbourne or Sydney office.

The opportunity

Working closely with Associates and senior bankers, you will play a hands-on role across the full deal lifecycle, from early-stage pitching through to transaction close. You'll gain broad exposure to mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, and strategic advisory mandates. Key responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining financial models, including integrated three-statement, valuation, and capital structure models
• Researching companies, industries, and market trends to support pitches and live transactions
• Preparing pitch books, client presentations, and transaction documents
• Undertaking valuation analysis using DCF, trading comparables, and precedent transaction methodologies
• Assisting with due diligence and coordinating information flow during live deals
• Supporting debt sizing and credit analysis where required

Required skills & experience

The successful candidate will have up to three years ofexperience in investment banking, corporate finance or valuations, gained at a bank, Big 4 firm, or boutique advisory platform. Strong academic results in finance, commerce, economics, or a related discipline are expected. You'll combine excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills with sharp attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional information

• Direct exposure to senior bankers & clients
• Hands on deal experience from day 1
• Sydney or Melbourne