Investment Banking Analyst

Marathon Capital; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Capital is seeking an Investment Banking Analyst in Chicago to support deal origination, execution, and closing under senior bankers. You will build financial models, analyze data, and prepare management presentations for live transactions.

The role involves industry research, market analysis, and contributing to energy and infrastructure advisory efforts, offering exposure to the full deal lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong finance and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical abilities demonstrated through quantitative coursework.
• Passion for energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in teams and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
• Financial modeling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support deal origination, execution, distribution and closing under senior bankers guidance.
• Build financial models and perform in-depth financial analysis.
• Create presentations and supporting materials for live transactions.
• Conduct industry, market and company research to inform senior bankers.
• Develop strategic thinking to advise clients in energy and infrastructure markets.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Excel

PowerPoint

Multi-tasking

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Marathon Capital is looking for an Investment Banking Analyst to join our team. Investment Banking Analysts support the firm's investment banking and financial advisory efforts and work alongside senior bankers in deal origination, execution, distribution and closing. Analysts will gain significant exposure to all aspects of the investment banking industry, including building financial models, authoring offering materials, creating management presentations, and conducting industry research.

Department

Investment Banking

Location

Chicago

Key Responsibilities

• Gain valuable first-hand experience by working directly with senior bankers across the entire deal life cycle
• Under the guidance of experienced bankers, build financial models and conduct in-depth financial analysis
• Create presentations and supplemental materials to support both origination efforts and live transactions
• Research industries, markets and companies to support the efforts of senior bankers
• Develop strategic and critical thinking skills to help clients navigate the rapidly changing energy and infrastructure markets

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent undergraduate degree with 2+ years of experience
• Academic and/or working knowledge of finance and accounting
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated through finance, accounting, math, and other technical classes
• Passion for renewable energy and the broader energy & infrastructure industry
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
• Experience working in teams
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in an intimate, fast-paced environment
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications
• Financial modeling experience a plus