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 - 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 You may start by updating a valuat