Sell-Side Analyst; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Employment Type: Full-Time W2

NOTE:
Applications are open until July 27, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. EST.

Calder Capital is a leading investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions. We are seeking highly motivated young professionals to join our team as Analysts. As a Sell Side Analyst, you will serve to support the sell-side in managing and coordinating the firm’s diverse needs regarding, but not limited to, financial analysis, financial modeling, prospect and other research, organization, prospect/client interaction, project management, CIM writing and/or coordination, and due diligence assistance.

• Financial Information Management: Request and follow up on financial information from prospects and clients to ensure timely collection and accuracy.
• Financial Analysis and Valuation: Accurately spread, analyze, and interpret financial statements and supporting documents; generate insightful questions and comments to support valuations and client understanding.
• Business Understanding and Documentation: Listen carefully, think critically, and document key learnings about each business being analyzed, providing the foundation for advisory and valuation work.
• Valuation Presentation and Review: Learn, utilize, and improve valuation presentation tools; produce professional, client-ready analyses and participate in reviews with clients and prospects, answering questions and clarifying findings.
• Marketing Material Creation: Develop Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) from the ground up, incorporating detailed financial analyses and business insights.
• Client Relationship Support: Assist in the creation and execution of CRM campaigns that align with client engagement strategies.
• Team Development: Manage, mentor, and review the work of interns, ensuring accuracy, quality, and professional growth toward future analyst roles.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3.60+ GPA
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically and translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with CRM platforms plus.
• Highly organized with strong time management and project coordination skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and interest in mentoring others.