2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst

Alexander Hutton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Hutton is seeking a Summer Analyst in Seattle to join our boutique M&A advisory team. You will work alongside Analysts and Associates on the end-to-end deal process, including pitching, deal marketing, due diligence, and negotiations, while learning from senior leaders who have built and financed middle-market businesses.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors graduating in 2028 with strong finance, accounting, economics backgrounds, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2028 is expected.
• Academic excellence in finance, accounting, economics, or a related major is required.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to build analyses and client-ready materials.
• Understanding of the three financial statements and how they connect to financial models and valuations.
• Strong written and verbal communication to present findings to the deal team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry research using subscription databases.
• Analyze corporate financial statements and forecasts.
• Assist in developing deal marketing materials, including teasers and CIMs.
• Track deal progress and manage firm contacts in an internal CRM.
• Support the firm’s business development initiatives.
• Participate in meetings with C-suite executives and investment professionals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA

Applications Due: October 9, 2026

About Alexander Hutton

Alexander Hutton is a boutique, independent, middle-market M&A advisory firm led by former business operators and executives who have built and sold companies themselves. We have completed 234 transactions totaling over $4.5 billion in value, serving founders, entrepreneurs, and family businesses through M&A advisory, debt advisory, and strategic advisory services.

Summer Analyst Program

The AH Summer Analyst Program gives high-achieving students in finance, accounting, and related fields hands-on exposure to middle-market investment banking. Summer Analysts work alongside our Analysts and Associates to see the M&A process end to end, from pitching and deal marketing through negotiation and due diligence, and learn directly from a senior leadership team whose members have owned, operated, and financed middle-market businesses.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting industry research using a variety of subscription databases
• Analyzing corporate financial statements and forecasts
• Assisting in the development of deal marketing materials, including teasers and confidential information memorandums (CIMs)
• Tracking deal progress and managing firm contacts in an internal CRM
• Supporting the firm’s business development initiatives
• Participating in meetings with C-suite executives and investment professionals

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• Expected graduation in 2028
• Academic excellence in finance, accounting, economics, or a related major
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to build analyses and produce client-ready materials
• Working understanding of the three financial statements and how they connect to develop financial models and valuation analyses
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize findings into takeaways that inform deal and business development discussions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present findings to the deal team and in client materials
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• A positive, entrepreneurial attitude and a strong team-player mentality
• Curiosity about industries such as manufacturing, business services, healthcare, and technology, among others

Applications are due Friday, October 9th, 2026.