Investment Banking Specialist – Remote

RemoteJobsOne; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 248,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is seeking a skilled contractor to support investment banking M&A advisory work remotely. You will conduct market and company research, perform screenings and comps analyses, and build robust Excel-based valuation models.

You will review materials for accuracy and prepare pitchbooks, with a strong focus on clear communication and actionable feedback. The role emphasizes training AI systems with high-quality financial data and model-driven insights, requiring senior-level analytical

Qualifications

• Strong Excel modeling and scenario analysis skills.
• Must produce and review financial analyses and client materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct company and industry research to support AI training data.
• Perform buyer/target screening, comps analysis, and financial modeling.
• Build and troubleshoot Excel-based valuation and transaction models.
• Prepare client-like presentations and pitchbooks for scenarios.
• Analyze materials for numerical or logical inaccuracies and provide feedback.
• Explain accounting treatments, deal sensitivities, and key assumptions.
• Deliver clear explanations of complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

Skills

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Valuation modeling

Comps analysis

Pitchbook preparation

Client deliverables

Research

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore.

Pay: $175-$300/hr

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are 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.