Investment Banking Analyst

HR Pals & Recruiting Pals is hiring an Experienced Investment Banking Analyst for their Chicago office. The role involves developing financial models, conducting research, and preparing client deliverables for M&A and financing transactions. Candidates should have 2+ years of investment banking experience and a relevant degree. The position offers direct client exposure and opportunities to work on high-impact transactions. Salary is between $100K–$110K annually.
About Our Client

Our client is a global mid-market investment bank with a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes in complex transactions. They provide M&A, debt advisory, and special situations services to privately held and publicly traded businesses as well as financial sponsors. With offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Chicago, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Milan, Seoul, Stockholm, Valencia, and Verona, their global team brings deep sector knowledge and senior-level experience across key industries including industrials, business services, healthcare, and consumer.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Experienced Investment Banking Analyst to join their Chicago office. This is a near-term hiring need, and the ideal candidate will be available to join the team promptly. The Analyst will play an integral role across all stages of M&A, special situations, and financing transactions, working closely with senior bankers, clients, and counterparties. This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact domestic and international transactions.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop detailed financial models including DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and LBO analyses
• Conduct thorough industry and company research to support transaction execution and business development
• Prepare client deliverables such as confidential information presentations (CIPs), management presentations, and pitch materials
• Support deal execution, including due diligence, process management, and data room activities
• Interact with clients, investors, and other stakeholders throughout the deal process

Qualifications
• 2+ years of full-time experience in investment banking (internship time not included)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• A positive attitude and desire to learn how to do deals and grow professionally
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of professionalism, initiative, and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to begin in the near term is preferred

Why Join Our client
• Work directly with senior bankers and clients from day one
• A meritocratic team-oriented environment built for long-term success
• Contribute to high-profile middle-market transactions across key growth sectors
• Gain exposure to both domestic and international deals through their global platform