Investment Banking Associate

Pavago; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavago is seeking an Investment Banking Associate in a fully remote role aligned with U.S. business hours. This hands-on position focuses on live M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions requiring strong financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and client-facing materials.

The role involves building complex models (DCF, LBO, comps), managing due diligence, and delivering high-quality CIMs and investor decks, with emphasis on accuracy and timely execution.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or Private Equity.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modeling capabilities.
• Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of DCF valuation, LBO modeling, comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed DCF, LBO, and merger models.
• Conduct comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses.
• Evaluate assumptions and transaction structures; update models with client data.
• Support buy-side, sell-side, capital raising, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Coordinate due diligence, data rooms, and information requests.
• Draft CIMs, pitch books, teasers, and investor materials.
• Review analyst output for accuracy and prepare client-ready materials.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Advanced PowerPoint

Financial modeling

DCF valuation

LBO modeling

Comparable company analysis

Precedent transaction analysis

English communication

Education

MBA

CFA

CPA

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

FactSet

PitchBook

Job description

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

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

About the Role

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

This is a hands-on deal execution role for someone with strong experience in financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction materials. You’ll work closely with analysts, senior bankers, clients, lawyers, accountants, and advisors to ensure transactions move forward accurately and on schedule.

If you thrive in fast-paced deal environments and can balance rigorous financial analysis with strong execution, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Financial Modeling & Valuation

• Build and maintain detailed DCF, LBO, and merger models
• Conduct comparable company and precedent transaction analyses
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Evaluate financial assumptions and transaction structures
• Update models using client financials and evolving deal assumptions

M&A & Transaction Execution

• Support buy-side, sell-side, capital raising, and strategic advisory engagements
• Manage due diligence checklists and transaction timelines
• Coordinate virtual data rooms and information requests
• Work with clients, accountants, lawyers, consultants, and other advisors
• Ensure transaction deliverables remain accurate and on schedule

Pitch Books & Client Materials

• Draft and refine:
• Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs)
• Pitch books
• Teasers
• Management presentations
• Investor decks
• Translate complex financial analysis into polished, client-ready materials
• Maintain exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

Research & Analysis

• Conduct industry, company, and market research
• Identify relevant trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare briefing notes and strategic insights
• Incorporate research findings into valuation assumptions and transaction materials

Analyst Review & Senior Banker Support

• Review analyst work for accuracy, consistency, and presentation quality
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Prepare VPs and Managing Directors for client meetings
• Support senior bankers with models, transaction updates, and financial insights

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain confidentiality across sensitive transaction information
• Ensure deliverables follow internal controls and applicable requirements
• Maintain organized, audit-ready versions of financial models and transaction materials

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in:
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Private Equity
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modeling capabilities
• Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of:
• DCF valuation
• LBO modeling
• Comparable company analysis
• Precedent transaction analysis
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple live transactions and tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal English communication

Nice to Have

• MBA, CFA, or CPA
• VBA/macros experience
• Experience across both buy-side and sell-side M&A
• Capital raising experience
• Exposure to industries such as:
• Technology
• Healthcare
• Real Estate
• Financial Services
• Previous experience mentoring or reviewing analyst work

What Success Looks Like

• Highly accurate financial models and valuation analyses
• Pitch books, CIMs, and investor materials delivered on time
• Smooth management of due diligence and transaction workstreams
• Strong quality control across analyst deliverables
• Positive feedback from clients and senior bankers
• Multiple live transactions managed effectively without sacrificing accuracy

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You may start by updating a valuation model with new client financials, then review analyst work before preparing materials for an upcoming client meeting.

Throughout the day, you’ll coordinate due diligence requests, update data rooms, conduct market research, refine a CIM or pitch book, and communicate with advisors and client stakeholders.

In short: you help drive transactions from financial analysis through execution while ensuring senior bankers and clients can rely on the accuracy and quality of every deliverable.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct exposure to live M&A and capital raising transactions
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation experience
• High visibility with senior bankers and clients
• Opportunity to work across multiple industries and transaction types
• Fully remote environment aligned with U.S. deal schedules
• Career growth toward Vice President, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or Strategic Finance

Interview Process

1. Initial Application Review
2. Spark Hire Intro Video
3. Pavago Recruiter Interview
4. Technical Assessment – DCF or M&A Modeling Case
5. Client Interview with Senior Bankers
6. Offer & Background Verification

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