Investment banking analyst

First Analysis is seeking an Investment Banking Analyst for 2024 in Schiller Park, IL. This role involves working in a dynamic advisory group focused on high-growth technology companies, where you'll engage in M&A transactions and capital raises. Responsibilities include building financial models, conducting valuations, creating presentations, and performing due diligence. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. First Analysis values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Position: Investment banking analyst 2024: New opportunity
We have expanded our hiring plans for 2024 with a goal to add another professional by year-end. You will be a key team member in our small but fast-moving, dynamic advisory group serving high-growth technology companies. Our entrepreneurial structure will afford you the opportunity to be deeply involved in exciting, demanding engagements at an early stage of your career. Our granular approach to M&A transactions and capital raises means youll have meaningful client-facing engagement, enabling you to develop advanced strategy skills.

You will build financial models, develop valuation analyses, create pitch books and other presentations and perform due diligence relating to mergers, acquisitions and capital raises. First Analysis has a four-decade record of serving emerging growth companies, established industry leaders and institutional investors in emerging high-growth segments in technology and healthcare, both through our venture capital investments and through First Analysis Securities Corp.

(FASC), which provides investment banking and related services. FASC is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Our integrative research process underpins all our efforts. The integrative research process drives value by unifying diverse perspectives, capabilities, skill sets and relationships. In our research and in all our undertakings, we aim to create an inclusive culture where the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our employees and partners are highly valued.

First Analysis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Requirements Candidates should have a bachelors degree in business or a related area or a bachelors degree with relevant experience. You should be able to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision, have strong research, quantitative, and analytical, skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

You should be proficient at synthesizing complex information about businesses and using strong writing, design and speaking skills to position them effectively for relevant audiences.