Investment Banking Analyst

Investment Banking Analyst II/III, Leveraged Finance

Location: New York, NY

We are seeking an experienced Investment Banking Analyst to join our Leveraged Finance team in New York. The Analyst will play a key role in the execution of debt financing transactions and provide analytical support across a broad range of leveraged finance activities, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations, and other strategic financing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills, experience supporting complex transactions, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions, including high-yield bond offerings, syndicated loans, bridge financings, and other debt capital markets activities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including leveraged buyout (LBO), merger and acquisition (M&A), operating, debt capacity, and valuation models.
• Conduct financial and industry analysis, market research, and due diligence.
• Prepare client-facing materials, including pitch books, financing proposals, information memoranda, management presentations, and internal approval materials.
• Assist senior bankers in evaluating financing alternatives and capital structure recommendations for corporate and private equity clients.
• Analyze company performance, credit metrics, liquidity profiles, and transaction impacts.
• Coordinate with internal product partners, legal counsel, accounting advisors, investors, and other third parties throughout transaction execution.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and comparable transactions to support business development and client advisory efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, diligence sessions, and transaction discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ years of investment banking experience, preferably within Leveraged Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Financial Sponsors, M&A, or a related coverage/product group.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Solid understanding of capital structures, credit analysis, fixed income markets, and leveraged finance products.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting leveraged loan and high-yield bond transactions.
• Familiarity with private equity-sponsored transactions.
• Exposure to debt syndication, capital markets, and credit documentation processes.
• Prior experience working with institutional investors and lender groups.