Investment Banking Research Analyst (Remote | $175–$300/hr)

Synthires; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking experienced investment banking professionals to support a customer project focused on financial data analysis, modeling, and industry research. The role emphasizes practical banking expertise, with strong emphasis on accuracy and strategic insight.

Responsibilities include building and reviewing valuation models, preparing pitchbooks, and explaining complex financial concepts to diverse audiences. Prior AI experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Extensive investment banking or advisory experience.
• 0 5 years experience in M&A or financial analysis required.
• Strong modeling and valuation skills.
• Proven ability to prepare client-ready pitchbooks and materials.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct company and industry research to support financial analysis.
• Perform buyer and target screening, comps analysis, and financial modeling.
• Build and maintain Excel-based valuation and transaction models.
• Ensure models are accurate, well-structured, and auditable.
• Prepare and review pitchbooks and client-facing materials.
• Analyze transaction scenarios and communicate strategic rationale.
• Review analyses for numerical accuracy and sound assumptions.
• Provide actionable feedback to improve analytical quality.
• Explain accounting treatments, adjustments, and sensitivities clearly.

Skills

Investment banking experience

M&A experience

Industry coverage

Financial advisory

Financial modeling

Valuation concepts

Pitchbooks preparation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

This opportunity is for experienced investment banking professionals to support a customer project focused on improving financial data analysis, financial modeling, and industry research. The role involves applying practical investment banking expertise to financial analysis, transaction insights, and expert evaluation. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct company and industry research to support financial analysis.
• Perform buyer and target screening, comparable company analysis, and financial modeling.
• Build, update, and troubleshoot Excel-based valuation and transaction models.
• Ensure models are accurate, logically consistent, and well-structured.
• Prepare and review pitchbooks and client-facing transaction materials.
• Analyze transaction scenarios and communicate strategic rationale and key deal considerations.
• Review financial analyses and presentations for numerical errors, weak assumptions, and unclear reasoning.
• Provide actionable feedback to improve analytical accuracy and quality.
• Explain accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, deal sensitivities, and financial assumptions.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to different audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in investment banking, M&A, industry coverage, or financial advisory.
• Substantial hands-on experience with acquisition or sale processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, comparable company analysis, and transaction analysis.
• Experience in company research, industry research, and target screening.
• Experience preparing and reviewing pitchbooks and transaction materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and review skills.
• Ability to identify numerical inaccuracies, weak assumptions, and strategic weaknesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Associate or Vice President in an M&A or industry-coverage team.
• Background at a leading investment bank, established M&A boutique, or sector-focused advisory firm.
• Third-year Senior Associate experience is particularly relevant.

Compensation

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Application Process

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