Investment Banking Analyst (Elite Boutique)

Confidential Jobs; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early exposure to live transactions

Direct interaction with senior bankers

Performance-oriented culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is looking for an Investment Banking Analyst in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of investment banking experience with a focus on M&A, strong financial modeling skills, and a high attention to detail. Responsibilities include supporting M&A transactions, preparing client materials, and conducting financial analysis. The position offers early exposure to live transactions and competitive compensation reflecting elite boutique firms.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of investment banking experience, preferably with M&A.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of M&A transactions and advisory engagements.
• Build and maintain financial models and valuation analyses.
• Prepare client-facing materials for transactions.
• Conduct industry and financial analysis.
• Manage diligence requests and coordination with teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

We are seeking a driven Investment Banking Analyst to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of investment banking experience and a strong foundation in M&A execution and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions and strategic advisory engagements
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses (e.g., DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
• Prepare client‑facing materials, including pitch decks, investment memoranda, and management presentations
• Conduct industry, company, and financial analysis to support transaction execution and business development
• Manage data rooms, diligence requests, and coordination with internal teams and external advisors
• Work closely with Associates and senior bankers in fast‑paced, lean deal teams

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of investment banking experience (M&A experience strongly preferred)
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• High attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and perform under tight deadlines

Why Join

• Early exposure to live transactions with meaningful responsibility
• Direct interaction with senior bankers and clients
• Entrepreneurial, performance‑oriented culture with strong mentoring
• Competitive compensation consistent with elite boutique firms