Investment Banking Associate - Pharma Services
A leading global investment banking platform is seeking a highly motivated Investment Banking Associate to join its Healthcare coverage team in New York. The role offers significant exposure to sell-side and buy-side M&A, capital markets transactions, and strategic advisory engagements, with a particular emphasis on pharmaceutical services and/or medical technology companies.
This position is well-suited for candidates who have developed strong technical and execution skills and are looking to deepen their sector specialization within a highly entrepreneurial, lean team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a core execution team member on M&A and strategic advisory transactions, including sell-side, buy-side, and merger engagements
- Lead and manage key analytical workstreams, including:
- Financial modeling (3‑statement, DCF, LBO, merger models)
- Valuation analyses and accretion/dilution analyses
- Industry, company, and buyer universe analyses
- Oversee preparation of transaction materials, including:
- Confidential information memoranda (CIMs)
- Management presentations
- Board materials and pitch books
- Coordinate due diligence processes and interact with clients, buyers, legal advisors, and other transaction counterparties
- Mentor and review work product of Analysts, ensuring high-quality output under tight deadlines
- Develop strong expertise in pharma services and/or medtech subsectors, including key industry trends, business models, and valuation dynamics
Qualifications
- 2-4+ years of investment banking experience, preferably within Healthcare
- Demonstrated strong M&A execution experience (sell-side and/or buy-side)
- Experience in or strong interest in pharmaceutical services and/or medical technology; prior deal exposure in these sectors is a plus
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus
Why This Role
- Exposure to high-profile Healthcare M&A transactions
- Opportunity to develop deep sector specialization in attractive, high-growth subsectors
- Significant responsibility and client interaction at the Associate level
- Collaborative, performance-driven culture with strong emphasis on professional development
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