Investment Banking Analyst, Data Centers & Emerging Telecom – New York City

Moelis & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Moelis & Company in New York is seeking an experienced Analyst to join the Data Centers & Emerging Telecom team, helping senior bankers develop ideas and engage with clients on M&A, financing and strategic advisory assignments related to data center and digital infrastructure.

You will build and maintain financial models, analyze drivers, prepare client presentations, and coordinate due diligence with transaction teams, while translating sector research into valuation analyses and transaction

Qualifications

• Relevant Investment Banking and/or Mergers & Acquisitions experience; exposure to data center, telecommunications or related digital infrastructure businesses preferred.
• Strong foundational financial modeling, accounting and valuation skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, take ownership of analytical work and collaborate effectively with transaction teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare well-organized presentations and explain analytical findings.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and deliver accurate work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial and valuation models, including operating forecasts, discounted cash flow, comparable company and precedent transaction analyses, and transaction scenarios.
• Analyze the commercial drivers of data center and emerging telecommunications businesses, including contracted capacity, utilization, development pipelines, capital expenditures and power availability, and incorporate findings into forecasts and valuation analyses.
• Prepare client presentations, marketing materials and transaction analyses that clearly communicate sector dynamics, company positioning and strategic alternatives.
• Support M&A, financing and strategic advisory execution, including due diligence, data gathering, process tracking, documentation and coordination with transaction teams.
• Research data center and emerging telecommunications markets, participants, transaction activity and investor priorities to support origination and client discussions.
• Take ownership of the accuracy and timeliness of assigned analyses and deliverables, incorporating feedback from Associates and senior bankers.
• Support client and advisor interactions through thoughtful preparation, responsive follow-up and well-organized analytical materials.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

M&A experience

Education

Undergraduate degree (finance/business/economics)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive.

The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Analyst to join our Data Centers & Emerging Telecom team in New York. You will be a core member of transaction teams, supporting financial analysis and execution while helping senior bankers develop ideas and engage with clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on M&A, financing and strategic advisory assignments involving data center and telecommunications businesses and related digital infrastructure. You will translate sector research and operating assumptions into financial models, valuation analyses and transaction materials, working closely with Associates, senior bankers, clients and other advisors. To learn more about our recent work, please visit: recent transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain financial and valuation models, including operating forecasts, discounted cash flow, comparable company and precedent transaction analyses, and transaction scenarios
• Analyze the commercial drivers of data center and emerging telecommunications businesses, including, as relevant, contracted capacity, utilization, development pipelines, capital expenditures and power availability, and incorporate findings into forecasts and valuation analyses
• Prepare client presentations, marketing materials and transaction analyses that clearly communicate sector dynamics, company positioning and strategic alternatives
• Support M&A, financing and strategic advisory execution, including due diligence, data gathering, process tracking, documentation and coordination with transaction teams
• Research data center and emerging telecommunications markets, participants, transaction activity and investor priorities to support origination and client discussions
• Take ownership of the accuracy and timeliness of assigned analyses and deliverables, incorporating feedback from Associates and senior bankers
• Support client and advisor interactions through thoughtful preparation, responsive follow-up and well-organized analytical materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Investment Banking and/or Mergers & Acquisitions experience; exposure to data center, telecommunications or related digital infrastructure businesses preferred
• Strong foundational financial modeling, accounting and valuation skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, take ownership of analytical work and collaborate effectively with transaction teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare well-organized presentations and explain analytical findings
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and deliver accurate work under pressure

Education:

Undergraduate degree; focus in finance, business, accounting, economics, mathematics is preferred

Expected Salary Range: USD $110,000 - $135,000

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. Any resume submitted (a) without the prior written approval from the Head of Recruiting or (b) to anyone at the Firm other than the Head of Recruiting will be deemed unsolicited. The Firm will not be obligated to pay any fee, commission, or other compensation in connection with any such submission, regardless of any prior communications or agency terms. Only agencies formally engaged by the Head of Recruiting for a specific search may submit candidates for consideration. Thank you for respecting our recruiting process.

Moelis & Company (“Moelis”) is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors. The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors. Moelis’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. The Firm serves clients from locations across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com.