Associate, M&A, 2027

Investor Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

IGS in New York, NY is seeking an Associate for M&A who will work on high-stakes investment and growth strategy engagements, gaining early responsibility and senior client exposure in a fast-paced, collaborative boutique setting.

The role offers rapid professional development, direct mentorship, and the opportunity to work across industries with a focus on market research, financial modeling, and client-ready presentations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with graduation between December 2026 and June 2027
• Strong academic record (GPA 3.5+ preferred)
• Professional work and/or internship experience is required

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct market research to answer critical client questions
• Prepare analyses, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable insights to clients
• Collaborate with team members to create high-impact presentations for senior executives and investors
• IGS Associates are regularly required to work more than 50 hours/week

Skills

Market research

Financial modeling

Team leadership

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Associate, M&A, 2027

Application Deadline: 1 October 2026

Department: M&A Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $100,000 / year

Description

Private Equity Consulting

Advance your career at the intersection of private equity, strategy, and data-driven problem solving. At IGS, Associates work directly on high-stakes investment and growth strategy engagements across industries, taking on early responsibility, senior client exposure, and rapid professional development in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

• Start Date: Summer or Fall 2027
• Eligibility: Seniors graduating December 2026 through June 2027
• Practice Areas: M&ACommercial Due Diligence
• Work Location (Hybrid): Boston, MA | San Francisco, CA | Chicago, IL | New York, NY

WHY IGS?

• High-impact client work and responsibility from day one
• Direct exposure to private equity and growth strategy
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and business models
• Entrepreneurial, high-performance, and collaborative culture
• Direct mentorship and coaching from experienced consultants
• Opportunity to work closely in a collaborative boutique environment

APPLICATION REVIEW TIMELINE

We review applications in batches rather than on a rolling basis. Applications received by August 31 will be reviewed in September, and applications received by September 30 will be reviewed in October. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted after each review period. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our work is fast-paced and provides opportunities for rapid skill and knowledge development. Summer Associates gain experience across a broad set of industries while working on a case team with three to five members, taking on a high level of responsibility across both project execution and client-facing deliverables.

• Design and conduct market research to answer critical client questions, such as:
  • How is the company positioned relative to competitors?
  • How do customers perceive the company versus alternatives?
  • What are the most promising opportunities for expansion or improvement?
  • How large is the market, and what is its growth trajectory?
  • What drives market growth and profitability?
• Prepare analyses, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable insights to clients
• Collaborate with team members to create high-impact presentations for senior executives and investors
• IGS Associates are regularly required to work more than 50 hours/week

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Associates build a well-rounded skill set through hands‑on project work, including:

• Conducting market sizing, growth, and competitive analyses
• Developing client-ready presentations and execute interview guides
• Leading and managing primary research teams
• Building proficiency in Excel, databases, and financial modeling
• Prioritization and time management proficiency with our double staffing model (2+ projects simultaneously)
• Presenting findings in team and client settings
• Strengthening teamwork, communication, and leadership skills under tight deadlines

Qualifications

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Interests & Mindset

We seek candidates who are intellectually curious, driven, and excited about working in a collaborative environment, with interests in:

• Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients
• Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
• Conducting primary and secondary research to better understand markets
• Creating complex analyses to answer clients' key questions
• Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative results to be presented to clients
• Assuming a high level of responsibility by managing primary research teams
• Working in a dynamic, collegial setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (students graduating between December 2026 – June 2027)
• Strong academic record (GPA 3.5+ preferred)
• Professional work and/or internship experience is required

  Benefits & Additional Information

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Unlimited time off and company holidays
  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship
  • Collaborative, collegial work environment

  COMPENSATION

  • Pay expected for the position: $100,000 USD annually
  • Pay is issued on a semi-monthly basis
  • IGS also offers an annual discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance, along with a comprehensive benefits package and a potential starting bonus

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  IGS sponsors employees for H-1B visas, subject to the annual lottery and other USCIS requirements. Candidates must have or be eligible for STEM OPT work authorization to remain eligible for employment while pursuing H-1B sponsorship.

  IGS has four U.S. offices located in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; and San Francisco, CA. This role will be based out of one of our four office locations, with opportunities to explore other locations as you gain experience at the firm.

  IGS is an EEO employer.