Investment Banking Associate
Investment Banking Associate – M&A, Valuation & Financial Modeling
Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring an experienced Investment Banking Associate to support live M&A transactions, capital raises, valuations, and strategic advisory engagements .
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone with strong financial modeling skills and experience working in fast-paced transaction environments. You’ll work closely with senior bankers, analysts, clients, attorneys, and advisors to move deals from analysis through execution.
What You’ll Own
Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Build and maintain DCF, LBO, merger, and operating models
- Perform comparable company and precedent transaction analysis
- Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Evaluate valuation assumptions, transaction structures, and financing impacts
M&A & Deal Execution
- Support buy-side, sell-side, capital raise, and strategic advisory engagements
- Coordinate due diligence requests, timelines, and deliverables
- Manage virtual data rooms and transaction trackers
- Coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants, and other advisors
Pitch Books & Transaction Materials
- Prepare and refine:
- Pitch books
- Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs)
- Teasers
- Management presentations
- Investor materials
- Translate complex financial analysis into polished, executive-ready presentations
Research & Analysis
- Conduct industry, company, market, and transaction research
- Analyze competitive positioning and market trends
- Incorporate findings into valuations, presentations, and strategic recommendations
Team & Quality Control
- Review analyst work for accuracy and financial integrity
- Support VPs and Managing Directors on live transactions and client meetings
- Maintain strong version control and transaction documentation
- Mentor junior analysts where required
What We’re Looking For
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2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance
- Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
- Strong PowerPoint and presentation capabilities
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- DCF valuation
- LBO modeling
- Comparable company analysis
- Precedent transactions
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, or PitchBook
- Strong attention to detail and deadline management
- Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Availability during U.S. business hours
Nice to Have
- MBA, CFA, or CPA
- Buy-side and/or sell-side M&A experience
- Capital raising experience
- Technology, healthcare, financial services, or real estate transaction exposure
- Experience reviewing or mentoring analyst-level work
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate, reliable financial models and valuations
- High-quality transaction and client materials delivered on time
- Well-organized due diligence and deal processes
- Strong execution across multiple live transactions
- Positive feedback from clients and senior bankers
- Consistently high attention to detail under tight deadlines
Why Join?
- Work directly on live M&A and capital-raising transactions
- Exposure to complex valuation and financial modeling work
- Direct collaboration with senior bankers and executives
- Fully remote environment aligned with U.S. deal schedules
- Career growth toward Vice President, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or Strategic Finance
Interview Process
- Application Review
- Spark Hire Intro Video
-
Pavago Recruiter Interview
- Technical Assessment – Financial Modeling / M&A
- Client Interview
- Offer & Onboarding
What Happens After You Apply
Qualified candidates will receive a Spark Hire invitation to complete a short Intro Video. This helps us learn more about your transaction experience, financial m