Special Situations Analyst – Investment Banking

Special Situations Analyst – Investment Banking

Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking / Financial Services
Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer)

This posting reflects the type of Special Situations Analyst roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board. It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Career Launch AI members gain access to exclusive finance, consulting, and technology opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description represents a typical early-career role focused on opportunistic, complex, and high-stakes transactions.

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A leading investment bank may seek a Special Situations Analyst to support distressed M&A, recapitalizations, complex financings, and opportunistic advisory mandates. These roles are ideal for candidates who want exposure to high-impact, strategic transactions, including companies in transition, under financial stress, or with unique growth or restructuring needs.

Build and maintain financial models including 3-statement, DCF, LBO, recapitalization, and distressed scenario analyses

Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and valuation analyses for complex or opportunistic situations

Support distressed M&A, recapitalizations, debt restructurings, and other special situations transactions

Prepare pitch books, investment memoranda, and client presentations for senior bankers and clients

Assist with due diligence, creditor communications, and transaction execution

Collaborate with senior bankers across deal strategy, execution, and advisory workflows

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline

Strong skills in financial modeling, valuation, and scenario planning

Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication abilities

Ability to handle multiple work streams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Prior internship or full-time experience in investment banking, restructuring, corporate finance, or consulting is beneficial

Proficiency in Excel, Power Point , and common financial research tools

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