Investment Banking Analyst

Galava Capital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Galava Capital is seeking an Investment Banking Analyst in Dallas to support high-touch advisory services across sell-side and buy-side transactions. You will work with senior bankers through the full transaction lifecycle, including financial analysis, modeling, and marketing materials.

The role emphasizes rigorous valuation work, due diligence coordination, and client interaction within regulated industries. A path toward growth in mid-market deals is offered with performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and explain financial and operating information for companies in Galava's coverage sectors.
• Perform valuations using standard methodologies (e.g., DCF, comps, precedent transactions).
• Coordinate due diligence and execute sell-side and buy-side M&A, debt and equity capital markets transactions.
• Develop and maintain financial models (LBOs, DCFs), CIMs, management presentations, and marketing materials.
• Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research; build client relationships.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Valuation

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Galava

Galava is a boutique investment banking firm dedicated to delivering decisive outcomes to family and founder-owned companies operating in or serving highly regulated industries in the middle market. We provide sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, capital raising, and transaction readiness services across a range of sectors including:

• Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services
• Architecture and Engineering
• Utility Services and Energy Transition
• Critical Business Services
• Technology and Tech-Enabled Services

About Galava

Galava is a boutique investment banking firm dedicated to delivering decisive outcomes to family and founder-owned companies operating in or serving highly regulated industries in the middle market. We provide sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, capital raising, and transaction readiness services across a range of sectors including:

• Healthcare Services
• Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services
• Architecture and Engineering
• Utility Services and Energy Transition
• Diversified Industrials
• Critical Business Services
• Technology and Tech-Enabled Services

Our focus on regulated markets allows us to leverage deep industry expertise to deliver informed advice and enhance certainty for our clients as they pursue important capital markets objectives.

To learn more about Galava, please visit galavacap.com.

About The Role

Investment Banking Analysts are critical to our ability to provide high-touch advisory services to our clients and are heavily involved in pitch activity and transaction execution, working directly with senior bankers throughout the full transaction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and explain financial and operational information of companies operating in Galava's coverage sectors
• Perform valuations of companies using standard valuation methodologies
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute sell-side and buy-side M&A and debt and equity capital markets transactions
• Prepare and maintain financial models (including LBO and DCF models), confidential information memoranda, management presentations, buyer and investor lists, and marketing pitch materials
• Conduct and explain extensive industry, market, and company-specific research
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with a strong academic record (Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred)
• A high level of personal integrity, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application
• A defined proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of prior investment banking, transaction advisory services, credit underwriting, or finance operations experience
• Strong interest, knowledge, or work experience in Galava's coverage sectors
• Exceptional financial modeling, data analysis, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

At this time, Galava will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration-related support for this position (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

This role is eligible to earn performance-based compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and / or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Galava offers a competitive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies, please. Galava is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability / vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Galava promotes a drug-free workplace.