Investment Banking Analyst, Class of 2027

Job Title: Investment Banking Analyst Class of 2027
Reports To: Head of Investment Banking
Department: Investment Banking
Location: Charlotte
Anticipated Start Date: July 2027
Base Salary: $110000

The Analyst will be a key member of an experienced team building a world-class investment banking practice focused on healthcare companies. The successful candidate will support senior bankers in executing M&A transactions and other strategic assignments for clients across the healthcare sector. This position offers direct exposure to client CEOs and CFOs significant responsibility and strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This opportunity is intended for candidates graduating in 2027 and seeking to begin their full-time investment banking careers in July 2027.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in client transactions projects and assignments as a member of the investment banking team

Interact with clients and internal banking professionals

Assist in preparing presentations for current and prospective clients

Prepare valuation analyses of clients and transaction targets

Review business plans conduct industry and company research and analyze financial statements

Build and maintain financial models

Perform due diligence investigations

Support senior bankers throughout all stages of transaction execution

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Candidates graduating in 2027 with a BS or BA in finance life sciences accounting economics or a related field

Exemplary academic record

Prior investment banking finance healthcare or transaction-related experience preferred

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills including knowledge of financial accounting

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Highly motivated energetic personable and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic meritocratic and team-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet demanding deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint

Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory equity debt and derivative capital markets equity research and sales and trading capabilities. The firms strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse equitable and inclusive company culture and innovation ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.

Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills experience and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives bonuses benefits and/or other perks as outlined in any formal offer made.

Required Experience:

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