Investment Banking Sr M&A Analyst

Our client, a long-established boutique investment bank focused on lower-middle-market and middle-market Industrials M&A is seeking a Sr Analyst to join its growing Chicago team.

Firm Overview

• 20+ years of successful transactions across Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain sectors
• Typical deal sizes: $50M–$500M EV | $5M–$15M EBITDA
• 9-person team (4 MDs, 3 VPs, 1 Associate, 1 Analyst)
• Hybrid model | ~60–70 hours per week

Role Highlights

• Multiple live mandates and strong deal activity
• Direct MD and VP exposure with full-cycle client interaction
• Heavy modeling, materials, and diligence ownership
• Tight-knit culture with clear advancement path
• Firm hires to develop and retain top performers

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years full-time Investment Banking experience with closed deal reps
• 1–5 years total work experience
• Strong modeling fundamentals, writing, and attention to detail
• Sector interest in Industrials / Transportation / Logistics / Supply Chain
• Other deal-related backgrounds (Big 4 TAS, Corp Dev, PE/VC, Valuation) considered case-by-case

Compensation

Competitive base + bonus

• $100K–$110K base + Bonus (target ~180k all-in)