Investment Banking - M&A Advisory

Parailabs; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an Investment Banking – M&A Advisory contractor to support data‑driven financial analysis, modeling, and industry research for AI training inputs. You will apply senior deal experience to build robust valuation models and prepare client materials with clear rationale.

The role requires precise written and verbal explanations of complex concepts, strong attention to detail, and the ability to critique materials for numerical errors.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior M&A advisory roles with live deal exposure.
• Strong ability to build and review financial models and pitch materials.
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication with senior bankers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct company and industry research to inform data-driven AI training.
• Perform screening, comps analysis, and financial modeling tasks.
• Build and update Excel-based valuation and transaction models with accuracy.
• Prepare client materials reflecting transaction scenarios and rationale.
• Identify numerical errors and provide actionable feedback for improvement.
• Explain accounting treatments, deal sensitivities, and key assumptions.
• Deliver clear explanations of complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Valuation & modeling

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Title: – Investment Banking – M&A Advisory.

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Investment Banking – M&A Advisory. to contribute to a customer's project focused on enhancing financial data analysis, modeling, and industry research processes. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Conduct comprehensive company and industry research to inform data-driven AI training initiatives.
• Perform and review buyer or target screening, comparable company analysis, and financial modeling tasks.
• Build, update, and troubleshoot detailed Excel-based valuation and transaction models, ensuring methodological accuracy and logical consistency.
• Prepare and edit materials akin to client presentations or pitchbooks, reflecting transaction execution scenarios and strategic rationale.
• Analyze and critique sample materials for numerical errors, weak strategy, or unclear logic, providing actionable feedback for improvement.
• Explain accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, deal sensitivities, and trace how key assumptions influence analytical outcomes.
• Deliver precise written and verbal explanations of complex financial concepts tailored to diverse audiences, leveraging strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a former Senior Associate (preferably third-year) or Vice President from an M&A or industry-coverage team at a leading investment bank, established M&A boutique, or sector-focused advisory firm.
• Substantial hands-on exposure to live acquisition or sale processes, with a track record of high-quality analysis and client-facing deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to both produce and review analytical and presentation materials, ensuring they meet senior banker or client standards.
• Mastery in Excel modeling, including troubleshooting, scenario analysis, and presentation of outputs with clear rationale.
• Direct experience conducting company/industry research, target screening, comps analysis, and pitchbook preparation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and actionable feedback.
• Ability to identify and clearly articulate quantitative inaccuracies and strategic weaknesses in transaction materials.