Investment Banking Associate 1/2 Life Sciences M&A

Prospect Rock Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Rock Partners in Boston seeks an experienced Associate for its life-sciences team. The role supports senior bankers in executing M&A and financing transactions, offering exposure to CEO, CFO, and Board level contacts with significant responsibility.

Ideal candidates will have life sciences and biopharma investment banking experience at the Associate level, and a strong background in financial modeling, accounting, and communication. No visa sponsorship discussed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of investment banking experience in life sciences transactions.
• Strong financial modeling and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client transactions, projects, and assignments.
• Interact with clients, internal banking teams, and product teams.
• Assist in preparing presentations and marketing materials (e.g., CIM, Management Presentations).
• Conduct valuation analyses and financial modeling of clients and targets.
• Review business plans, conduct research, and analyze financial statements.
• Manage due diligence processes, including virtual data room preparation and counterparty Q&A.

Skills

Investment banking

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Life sciences

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Job description

Our client, a prestigious middle marketinvestment bank, is actively seeking an experienced Associate for their life-sciences team in Boston. This brand name investment bank offers a key role within an experienced team. No H1Bs, Stem-OPTs or other visas at this time. RIFs ok.

The successful candidate will support senior bankers in executing M&A and financing transactions across the life sciences sub-sector. This position provides direct exposure to CEO, CFO, and Board level contacts, along with significant responsibility and advancement opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have previous life sciences and biopharma investment banking experience at the Associate level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in client transactions, projects, and assignments
• Interact with clients, internal banking teams, and product teams
• Assist in preparing presentations and marketing materials (e.g., CIM, Management Presentations)
• Conduct valuation analyses and financial modeling of clients and targets
• Review business planes, conduct research, and analyze financial statements
• Manage due diligence processes, including virtual data room preparation and counterparty Q&A

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of investment banking experience, preferably in life sciences investment banking related transactions
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including knowledge of financial accounting
• BS or BA in finance or similar field with an exemplary academic record
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• High motivation, energy, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, meritocratic, team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to advance their career in healthcare investment banking within a prestigious middle market firm.