Business Associate, Financial Analyst

Associate

Final date to receive applications: 31 March 2026

Department: Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: $100,000 - $108,000 / year

Private Equity Consulting

JOB DETAILS

Investor Group Services (IGS) is seeking highly motivated college graduates with a bachelor’s degree and strong research, analytical, and quantitative skills from any major to apply for the Associate role.

Associate (Full-Time)

• Eligibility: Open to candidates with a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of professional and/or internship experience
• Work Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid, HQ) or New York, NY (Hybrid). Little to no travel.
• Timeline: Looking for candidates to start on or before June 1, 2026

ABOUT IGS

IGS is a trusted advisor supporting investors and business leaders through transactions, growth and portfolio value creation initiatives. As a boutique advisory firm that works with private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and their portfolio companies, we help our clients assess investment opportunities across most major sectors by providing them with the data‑driven insights and analysis they need to make investments in middle market companies and industries.

• Buy‑side commercial diligence on mission critical investment issues (addressable market, growth, competition, VoC) for PE & corporate acquisitions.
• Sell‑side industry reports to assist owners, management, and their advisors/investment bankers in preparing a company for sale.
• Assisting portfolio company management in realizing value through accelerated organic growth, buy and build acquisition strategies and targeted quick strike value creation.
• Advising clients on market entry, sales and marketing alignment, channel strategy, and customer segmentation to enhance market penetration and revenue growth.

As an Associate, you will be a part of a collegial and entrepreneurial environment. Our work is fast‑paced and provides opportunities for rapid skill and knowledge development. Associates gain experience across a broad set of industries while working on a case team with two to eight team members. This role takes on a high level of responsibility in the work and client presentations.

• Design and conduct market research to answer critical client questions, such as:
  • How is the company positioned relative to competitors?
  • How do customers perceive the company versus alternatives?
  • What are the most promising opportunities for expansion or improvement?
  • How large is the market, and what is its growth trajectory?
  • What drives market growth and profitability?
• Prepare analyses, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable insights to clients.
• Collaborate with team members to create high‑impact presentations for senior executives and investors.

What You’ll Learn at IGS

• Conducting market sizing, growth, and competitive analyses.
• Developing client‑ready presentations and executive interview guides.
• Leading and managing primary research teams.
• Building proficiency in Excel, databases, and financial modeling.
• Presenting findings in team and client settings.
• Strengthening teamwork, communication, and leadership skills under tight deadlines.

• Exposure to a broad range of industries and business challenges.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in private equity consulting.
• A culture that values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and professional growth.
• Clear career progression for high performers; many Associates also pursue top MBA programs after their tenure.

Individuals interested in evaluating business strategies, assessing investment opportunities, and assuming a high level of responsibility will find the IGS Associate role exciting and challenging.

Interests & Mindset

• Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients.
• Gaining an in‑depth understanding of a wide variety of industries.
• Conducting primary and secondary research to better understand markets.
• Creating complex analyses to answer clients’ key questions.
• Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative results to be presented to clients.
• Assuming a high level of responsibility by managing primary research teams.
• Working in a dynamic,…