KippsDeSanto - Investment Banking Analyst

Investment Banking Analyst – Kipps De Santo , Capital One

Kipps De Santo  is focused on providing comprehensive investment banking services – primarily M&A, private financing, and strategic advisory – to middle market aerospace, defense, government services and enterprise technology companies. Our Analysts perform critical functions throughout the entire transaction process, from helping to prepare clients for the market to engaging with potential buyers, facilitating due diligence, and ultimately closing the deal.

The position offers substantial opportunities to gain financial and technical expertise, professional development, and upward mobility, while taking on a substantial amount of responsibility in transaction execution, client management, and new business development.

• Preparing, analyzing, and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Assisting in the preparation of financial models and business valuations
• Conducting industry and company‑specific due diligence
• Creating client marketing presentations, memoranda, and deliverables
• Attending client meetings
• Drafting and collaborating on pitch presentations and associated materials
• Developing an understanding of the underlying trends that affect the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Technology industries
• Coordinating, researching, and creating industry and market research publications
• Assisting in the development and continued cultivation of client, prospect, and professional advisor relationships

• Bachelor's degree or military experience
• At least 1 year of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, or economics
• FINRA Licenses – 63, 79, SIE

At this time, Kipps De Santo  as part of Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries:
McLean, VA $110,000 – $120,000 for Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions. This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to