Business Development Analyst – Investment Banking

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI in New York, NY (Hybrid) invites applications for a Business Development Analyst – Investment Banking. This program targets early-career professionals to support client engagement, pipeline development, and strategic growth within a leading middle-market investment bank context.

Responsibilities include researching markets, preparing materials, and building financial models; the role blends analytical rigor with client-facing work and collaboration with senior bankers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Prior internship or full-time experience in investment banking, corporate finance, consulting, or private equity is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and common financial research tools.
• Interest in client engagement, deal sourcing, and strategic business growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential clients and transaction opportunities.
• Conduct industry and market research to uncover trends, growth sectors, and strategic opportunities.
• Prepare pitch books, teasers, and investment memoranda for prospective clients.
• Assist in outreach campaigns, client meetings, and presentations to drive business development.
• Build financial models (3-statement, DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution) to support client discussions.
• Track and maintain a pipeline of prospective deals and business opportunities; collaborate with senior bankers to develop growth strategies and enhance client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Client engagement

Deal sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Economics/ Accounting/ Mathematics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial research tools

Job description

Business Development Analyst – Investment Banking

Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking / Financial Services
Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer)

About This Opportunity

This posting represents the type of Business Development Analyst – Investment Banking roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.

It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive finance, consulting, and technology opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career role focused on client engagement, pipeline development, and strategic business growth.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

Representative Role Overview

A leading middle-market investment bank may seek a Business Development Analyst to support relationship-building, deal sourcing, and growth initiatives. These roles are well-suited for candidates who enjoy combining analytical rigor with client-facing responsibilities and strategic market research.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and targeting of potential clients and transaction opportunities
• Conduct industry and market research to uncover trends, growth sectors, and strategic opportunities
• Prepare pitch books, teasers, and investment memoranda for prospective clients
• Assist in outreach campaigns, client meetings, and presentations to drive business development
• Build and maintain financial models (3-statement, DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution) to support client discussions
• Track and maintain a pipeline of prospective deals and business opportunitiesCollaborate with senior bankers to develop growth strategies and enhance client relationships

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Prior internship or full-time experience in investment banking, corporate finance, consulting, or private equity is beneficial
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and common financial research tools
• Interest in client engagement, deal sourcing, and strategic business growth

Why This Posting Matters

• This Business Development Analyst description reflects opportunities available exclusively to Career Launch AI members, including:
• Roles shared directly with Career Launch AI by employers
• Opportunities not posted publicly
• Warm introductions to hiring managers and recruiters
• AI-supported job targeting and application support
• Interview coaching and preparation

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• Investment Banking
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