Investment Banking Associate

Pavago; United States; Remoto; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote

Descrizione del lavoro

Pavago is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to support live M&A transactions, capital raises, valuations, and strategic advisory engagements. The role is execution-focused with strong financial modeling expectations and collaboration with senior bankers, clients, and attorneys.

You will build DCF/LBO/merger models, run scenario analyses, and help prepare CIMs, teasers, and investor materials while coordinating multiple deal workstreams in a remote, U.S.-hours environment.

Competenze

• 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance
• Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation capabilities
• Hands-on knowledge of DCF valuation, LBO modeling, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions

Mansioni

• Build and maintain DCF, LBO, merger, and operating models
• Perform comparable company and precedent transaction analysis
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Evaluate valuation assumptions, transaction structures, and financing impacts
• Coordinate due diligence requests, timelines, and deliverables
• Manage virtual data rooms and transaction trackers
• Prepare and refine pitch books, CIMs, teasers, management presentations, and investor materials
• Translate complex financial analysis into executive-ready presentations
• Review analyst work for accuracy and financial integrity
• Mentor junior analysts where required

Conoscenze

Excel financial modeling

PowerPoint

English communication

Deadline management

Multi-transaction experience

Formazione

MBA

CFA

CPA

Strumenti

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

FactSet

PitchBook

Descrizione del lavoro

Investment Banking Associate – M&A, Valuation & Financial Modeling

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced Investment Banking Associate to support live M&A transactions, capital raises, valuations, and strategic advisory engagements.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone with strong financial modeling skills and experience working in fast-paced transaction environments. You'll work closely with senior bankers, analysts, clients, attorneys, and advisors to move deals from analysis through execution.

What You'll Own

Financial Modeling & Valuation

• Build and maintain DCF, LBO, merger, and operating models
• Perform comparable company and precedent transaction analysis
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Evaluate valuation assumptions, transaction structures, and financing impacts

M&A & Deal Execution

• Support buy-side, sell-side, capital raise, and strategic advisory engagements
• Coordinate due diligence requests, timelines, and deliverables
• Manage virtual data rooms and transaction trackers
• Coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants, and other advisors

Pitch Books & Transaction Materials

• Prepare and refine:
• Pitch books
• Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs)
• Teasers
• Management presentations
• Investor materials
• Translate complex financial analysis into polished, executive-ready presentations

Research & Analysis

• Conduct industry, company, market, and transaction research
• Analyze competitive positioning and market trends
• Incorporate findings into valuations, presentations, and strategic recommendations

Team & Quality Control

• Review analyst work for accuracy and financial integrity
• Support VPs and Managing Directors on live transactions and client meetings
• Maintain strong version control and transaction documentation
• Mentor junior analysts where required

What We're Looking For

• 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance
• Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation capabilities
• Hands-on knowledge of:
• DCF valuation
• LBO modeling
• Comparable company analysis
• Precedent transactions
• Scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management
• Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Availability during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

• MBA, CFA, or CPA
• Buy-side and/or sell-side M&A experience
• Capital raising experience
• Technology, healthcare, financial services, or real estate transaction exposure
• Experience reviewing or mentoring analyst-level work

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, reliable financial models and valuations
• High-quality transaction and client materials delivered on time
• Well-organized due diligence and deal processes
• Strong execution across multiple live transactions
• Positive feedback from clients and senior bankers
• Consistently high attention to detail under tight deadlines

Why Join?

• Work directly on live M&A and capital-raising transactions
• Exposure to complex valuation and financial modeling work
• Direct collaboration with senior bankers and executives
• Fully remote environment aligned with U.S. deal schedules
• Career growth toward Vice President, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or Strategic Finance

Interview Process

1. Application Review
2. Spark Hire Intro Video
3. Pavago Recruiter Interview
4. Technical Assessment – Financial Modeling / M&A
5. Client Interview
6. Offer & Onboarding