Investment Banking Associate

Investment Banking Associate – M&A, Financial Modeling & Valuation
Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours
About the Role

At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring an Investment Banking Associate to support live M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions .

This is a hands-on deal execution role for someone with strong experience in financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction materials . You’ll work closely with analysts, senior bankers, clients, lawyers, accountants, and advisors to ensure transactions move forward accurately and on schedule.

If you thrive in fast-paced deal environments and can balance rigorous financial analysis with strong execution, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Financial Modeling & Valuation

- Build and maintain detailed DCF, LBO, and merger models

- Conduct comparable company and precedent transaction analyses

- Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis

- Evaluate financial assumptions and transaction structures

- Update models using client financials and evolving deal assumptions

M&A & Transaction Execution

- Support buy-side, sell-side, capital raising, and strategic advisory engagements

- Manage due diligence checklists and transaction timelines

- Coordinate virtual data rooms and information requests

- Work with clients, accountants, lawyers, consultants, and other advisors

- Ensure transaction deliverables remain accurate and on schedule

Pitch Books & Client Materials

- Draft and refine:

- Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs)

- Pitch books

- Teasers

- Management presentations

- Investor decks

- Translate complex financial analysis into polished, client-ready materials

- Maintain exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

Research & Analysis

- Conduct industry, company, and market research

- Identify relevant trends, risks, and opportunities

- Prepare briefing notes and strategic insights

- Incorporate research findings into valuation assumptions and transaction materials

Analyst Review & Senior Banker Support

- Review analyst work for accuracy, consistency, and presentation quality

- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

- Prepare VPs and Managing Directors for client meetings

- Support senior bankers with models, transaction updates, and financial insights

Compliance & Documentation

- Maintain confidentiality across sensitive transaction information

- Ensure deliverables follow internal controls and applicable requirements

- Maintain organized, audit-ready versions of financial models and transaction materials

Requirements

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2–4 years of experience in:

- Investment Banking

- Corporate Finance

- Private Equity

- Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modeling capabilities

- Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills

- Strong understanding of:

- DCF valuation

- LBO modeling

- Comparable company analysis

- Precedent transaction analysis

- Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook

- Strong analytical and quantitative skills

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple live transactions and tight deadlines

- Strong written and verbal English communication

Nice to Have

- MBA, CFA, or CPA

- VBA/macros experience

- Experience across both buy-side and sell-side M&A

- Capital raising experience

- Exposure to industries such as:

- Technology

- Healthcare

- Real Estate

- Financial Services

- Previous experience mentoring or reviewing analyst work

What Success Looks Like

- Highly accurate financial models and valuation analyses

- Pitch books, CIMs, and investor materials delivered on time

- Smooth management of due diligence and transaction workstreams

- Strong quality control across analyst deliverables

- Positive feedback from clients and senior bankers

- Multiple live transactions managed effectively without sacrificing accuracy

What a Typical Day Looks Like

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