2025 Spring Finance Associate (MBA)

AfterQuery is seeking a remote, part-time Finance Associate for Spring 2025, aimed at current MBA students. The role involves completing finance-related tasks typical of investment banking and private equity analysts, with an expected commitment of about 10 hours per week. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and valuable experience in finance, making it an excellent opportunity for students to apply their education in real-world scenarios.
Job Description

This is a remote, part-time associate role designed for current MBA students. You will complete tasks that an investment banking, private equity, or hedge fund analyst/associate would typically handle. The work will be done asynchronously and on a project-by-project basis. We expect a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week for the projects you take on. This position offers highly competitive pay, valuable finance experience, and a flexible schedule that works around your MBA program. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your business school education to real-world finance challenges while building your network and resume.

Why Apply
• Top-Tier Finance Experience – Work on finance-related projects that build your resume for investment banking, private equity, and hedge fund recruiting
• Internship, Full-Time Preparation – Practice the technical modeling skills to excel in top finance jobs
• Fantastic Pay & Growth Opportunities – project-based pay starts at est. $60/hour and can go up to $120/hour
• Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart
• Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while gaining valuable experience

Responsibilities
• Develop detailed financial models and answer financial questions
• Perform corporate valuations (DCF, LBO, APV)
• Apply complex accounting principles to real-world scenarios (NOLs, DTAs, operating leases, etc.)
• Complete investment banking and private equity style analysis

Required Qualifications
• Candidate at a top 20 MBA program
• Deep understanding of corporate valuation, modeling, and accounting
• Excited to improve the future of AI applications

Preferred Qualifications
• 2+2 investment banking and private equity experience
• Or hedge fund experience