Investment Analyst

About Us

Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world's most ambitious clients.


We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a workforce with rich diversity of age, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, ability and background. As a network, we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline, invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry, and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work.


Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses, where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate, is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together, we can transform marketing. Join us at


Overview

Stagwell is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Investment & Strategy team. The Analyst will support new investment execution, M&A diligence, and internal strategic consulting across the network.


0-1 years of investment banking, private equity, or corporate development experience preferred; relevant coursework or internship experience in finance, accounting, or economics will also be considered. Please note this position is for immediate start.


Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and stress-test financial models (three-statement, DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and accretion/dilution) to evaluate potential investments and acquisitions

• Perform financial analysis including metric benchmarking, capital structure analysis, and valuation of target companies

• Gather and synthesize financial and operating information about companies and industries to support Investment Committee decision-making

• Prepare investment memoranda, pitch materials, and recommendations for presentation to the Investment Committee

• Lead day-to-day diligence workstreams across financial, legal, and operational areas for M&A transactions and internal restructuring

• Review and help negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and other legal materials, in coordination with outside counsel

• Source, screen, and track new investment opportunities across the marketing and communications landscape

• Conduct primary market, industry, and competitor research to inform deal theses and broader network strategy

• Maintain and update data room materials and internal deal databases leveraged by senior leadership and deal teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field, from a strong academic program

• 0-1 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related analytical role; strong academic finance/accounting coursework considered in lieu of full-time experience

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort building financial models from scratch under tight timelines

• Working knowledge of deal structures, valuation methodologies, and basic corporate legal documents

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders

• Highly detail-oriented and structured, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, minimal-supervision environment

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of total compensation for this role is $85,000-95,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.


In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.