Experienced Investment Banking Analyst - Consumer Group

Dadavidson; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

D.A. Davidson & Co. is seeking Experienced Analysts for its Investment Banking Consumer Group.

Analysts will work with senior bankers on mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, private placements and other advisory services. The Analyst program includes training with Wall Street Prep, mentorship from senior bankers, and ongoing development to progress to an Associate over three years. The program provides hands‑on experience in industry research, financial modeling, and client presentations,

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in Sell‑Side M&A.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Highly motivated and confident with a strong desire to succeed in a challenging field.
• Strong knowledge of business software, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic corporate finance and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic and team orientation.
• Able to handle multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Good judgment in confidential situations and ability to exercise discretion.
• Flexibility to work long hours, nights, and weekends, as needed.
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam.
• Successful completion of the FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 exams.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team within the Consumer industry vertical, developing industry‑specific knowledge.
• Support the team’s projects, including business development and investment banking transactions.
• Create financial analysis for a wide variety of projects, including company valuation, projections, and peer analysis.
• Prepare materials for team assignments, such as pitch books, management presentations, and information memos.
• Coordinate and perform due diligence.
• Participate in recruiting efforts.

Skills

Sell‑Side M&A

M&A modeling

Financial analysis

Valuation

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree with GPA ≥3.5

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

D.A. Davidson & Co. – the Strength of Advice delivers a breadth of quality financial solutions to individual and institutional investors, companies, and government entities. The firm provides straightforward, personalized advice, nationally recognized research, and capital market investment banking expertise to clients who need help achieving their strategic financial goals.

D.A. Davidson & Co. is accepting applicants for Experienced Analyst positions in the Investment Banking Consumer Group. The Analyst will play a critical role working with senior bankers on strategic assignments, assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, private placements and other advisory services.

The Analyst program includes training with Wall Street Prep in the first year, mentorship from senior bankers and ongoing training to advance skills throughout the three‑year program. After three years, Analysts will have the opportunity to be promoted to an Associate.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team within the Consumer industry vertical, developing industry‑specific knowledge.
• Support the team’s projects, including business development and investment banking transactions.
• Create financial analysis for a wide variety of projects, including company valuation, projections, and peer analysis.
• Prepare materials for team assignments, such as pitch books, management presentations, and information memos.
• Coordinate and perform due diligence.
• Participate in recruiting efforts.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years experience in Sell‑Side M&A.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Highly motivated and confident with a strong desire to succeed in a challenging field.
• Strong knowledge of business software, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic corporate finance and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic and team orientation.
• Able to handle multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Good judgment in confidential situations and ability to exercise discretion.
• Flexibility to work long hours, nights, and weekends, as needed.
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam.
• Successful completion of the FINRA Limited Representative‑Investment Banking Exam (Series 79) and the Uniformed Securities Agent State Law Exam (Series 63).

Equal Opportunity Employer

D.A. Davidson is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.