Investment Banking Analyst/Associate
Investment Banking Opportunities - M&A (Analyst & Associate)
About the Opportunity
We are working with a leading global investment bank to support continued growth within one of its highest-performing sector teams. Due to a substantial increase in completed mandates and sustained deal flow, the team is expanding and seeking Analysts and Associates to join its Chicago office.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-scaling, execution-focused platform where junior bankers gain immediate exposure to live M&A transactions, senior leadership, and client interaction.
The Team
The group focuses on a broad and dynamic segment spanning:
- Professional services (consulting, legal, accounting)
- Tech-enabled services and SaaS-adjacent businesses
- Commercial and outsourced services
- Implementation and advisory ecosystems
This area represents one of the most active sectors for private equity and strategic M&A, offering consistent deal flow and exposure to high-quality transactions.
The Opportunity
This is a highly execution-oriented environment:
- 80-90% of work is live deal execution (not pitching)
- Strong conversion of mandates into completed transactions
- High deal volume with multiple concurrent processes
- Meaningful exposure to senior bankers and clients from day one
You will be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented team that emphasizes development, mentorship, and long-term career progression.
Role Overview
Analyst
Responsibilities
- Support execution of M&A transactions
- Develop financial models and valuation analyses
- Prepare marketing materials and client presentations
- Coordinate diligence and manage transaction workflows
Profile
- Experience at a top-tier or upper middle market investment bank
- Strong technical and analytical skillset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Professional presence and strong communication skills
- Preference for candidates with stable career progression
Associate
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution of live M&A transactions
- Manage Analysts and oversee deliverables
- Interface directly with clients and counterparties
- Drive process management across multiple deals
Profile
- 3-5 years of investment banking experience (sell-side M&A preferred)
- Strong execution capabilities and deal management experience
- Background in services sectors preferred
- Track record at a reputable middle market or upper middle market platform
- Polished communicator with strong client-facing skills
What Sets These Opportunities Apart
- High volume of live deals with strong completion rates
- Early and meaningful client exposure
- Consistent, visible deal pipeline
- Exposure to notable, often multi-billion-dollar transactions
- Collaborative culture with engaged senior leadership
- Clear and structured career progression
Who We're Looking For
We are targeting execution-focused bankers who:
- Are hands-on and comfortable managing multiple live processes
- Bring strong technical and process management skills
- Communicate effectively with both internal teams and clients
- Are looking to build a long-term career within a growing platform
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