Investment Banking Analyst - M&A & Valuations (Chicago)

Dresner Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dresner Partners is seeking an experienced investment banking analyst in Chicago. The program offers exposure to mergers & acquisitions, financings, restructuring and valuations on small deal teams, with direct interaction with senior bankers, clients, and private equity investors.

The position emphasizes financial modeling, market research, and preparing pitches while developing broad transaction experience across industries.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong accounting and financial statement analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Team player who works well within a small team environment but shows independence and resourcefulness in executing tasks
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Candidate ideally possesses a Series 79 and Series 63 license
• At least one year of experience working at an investment bank, valuation firm, commercial bank (or similar position) with extensive financial modeling experience
• Strong undergraduate and graduate academic performance
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business or economics is preferred

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in creating pitches as well as transaction-related marketing documents (e.g., confidential information memorandum, management presentations, etc.)
• Primary responsibilities include modeling (valuation, merger, company projections, analyzing large data sets), research, analyzing and summarizing industry and company dynamics, compiling potential buyer/investor lists, etc.
• Interact with clients, potential buyers and investors
• Assist with all aspects of business development
• Contribute to periodic newsletters and industry pieces

Skills

Financial Modeling

Accounting & Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Work Ethic

Team Player

Microsoft Office

Series 79 & Series 63

Client Interaction

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business or economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dresner Partners is seeking an experienced investment banking analyst in Chicago. The program offers exposure to mergers & acquisitions, financings, restructuring and valuations on small deal teams, with direct interaction with senior bankers, clients, and private equity investors.

The position emphasizes financial modeling, market research, and preparing pitches while developing broad transaction experience across industries.