Investment Banker Job Description

We are looking for an Investment Banker to advise corporate and institutional clients on mergers and acquisitions, financings and strategic transactions. You will build financial models, prepare valuation and marketing materials, and work as part of a deal team under demanding timelines. You will learn from senior bankers while taking real responsibility for the quality of your work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, merger and leveraged finance analyses
• Prepare pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations and other client materials
• Carry out industry, company and market research to support transaction ideas
• Take part in due diligence and coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants and other advisers
• Support the execution of transactions from preparation to closing
• Maintain relationships with clients and contacts, with the support of senior team members
• Review work from junior analysts and give them clear feedback
• Follow internal procedures on compliance, confidentiality and conflicts of interest
• Monitor market developments and flag opportunities for clients
• Keep deal documents, data rooms and timetables organised and up to date

Requirements

• Degree in finance, economics, business, engineering or a related field
• Experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or a comparable field
• Strong command of financial modelling and valuation techniques
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Solid understanding of accounting and corporate finance
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and long hours when a deal requires it
• Excellent written and spoken communication and a high standard of professional integrity

Nice to Have

• Relevant professional qualification in finance or in the regulatory exams required in your country
• Sector specialisation such as technology, energy or healthcare
• Fluency in a second language
• Experience with data and market information platforms