M&A Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

M&A Analyst

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)

About This Opportunity

This posting represents the type of M&A Analyst roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board . It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive opportunities across investment banking, corporate development, and strategic finance that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career M&A analyst role accessible through our talent network.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai .

Representative Role Overview

A leading middle-market investment bank, boutique advisory firm, or corporate development team may seek an M&A Analyst to support end-to-end merger and acquisition transactions. These roles are ideal for candidates seeking hands-on deal experience , advanced financial modeling exposure, and direct involvement in transaction execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain transaction-focused financial models , including DCF, merger, accretion/dilution, and LBO analyses

• Conduct company, industry, and market research to support M&A transactions

• Prepare valuation analyses and transaction materials for buy-side and sell-side engagements

• Support live M&A deal execution , including coordination of due diligence processes

• Assist with data room management, buyer outreach, and transaction documentation

• Prepare pitch books, investment memoranda, and client presentations

• Collaborate with senior bankers, corporate development leaders, and external advisors throughout the deal lifecycle

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation methodologies

• Solid understanding of M&A transaction processes and financial statements

• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple deal workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Prior internship or full-time experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity, corporate development, or consulting is a plus

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint , and financial research platforms

Why This Posting Matters

This M&A Analyst description reflects opportunities available exclusively to Career Launch AI members , including:

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• Investment Banking & M&A

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This posting is an example of the M&A Analyst positions members may pursue through the platform.

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