Investment Banking Analyst

Overview

Position: Investment Banking Analyst

Location: Durham, NC (Primarily in-office; flexible work-from-home as needed)

Industry: M&A Advisory

About the Role:

We are seeking an Investment Banking Analyst to join a boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side transactions for privately held businesses. This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates with 2-3 years of experience in investment banking or public accounting (transaction advisory experience highly valued) who want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The role offers significant deal exposure, client interaction, and the potential for long-term growth within the firm.

• Contribute to all phases of the M&A deal process as part of a lean, high-performing team.
• Develop detailed financial analyses and valuations for lower middle market companies.
• Conduct industry and company research to support transaction strategy.
• Prepare marketing materials and presentations for clients and prospective buyers.
• Build strong relationships with client management teams and maintain trust throughout the process.
• Identify potential issues during transactions and provide recommendations to senior team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in investment banking or public accounting (transaction advisory experience strongly preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in business development and client-facing work over time.

• Prior experience in M&A advisory or sell-side transactions.
• Exposure to financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Desire to establish long-term roots in the Raleigh-Durham area.

• Average workload of 50-60 hours per week (with flexibility to manage your schedule).
• Significant client-facing opportunities and mentorship from senior bankers.
• Competitive base salary plus strong bonus potential tied to individual and firm performance.
• Opportunity for long-term growth, including a potential partnership for the right candidate.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact  .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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