Consumer & Retail Banking Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Consumer & Retail Banking 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 Consumer & Retail Banking 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 finance, consulting, and technology opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career investment banking role focused on the consumer and retail sector, accessible through our network.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

Representative Role Overview

A leading middle-market or bulge-bracket investment bank may seek a Consumer & Retail Banking Analyst to support transactions, financial modeling, research, and client deliverables within consumer and retail industries. These roles are ideal for candidates looking to combine analytical rigor with exposure to M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory for consumer products, retail chains, e-commerce, and FMCG companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models (3-statement, DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution) for consumer and retail companies

• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and valuation analyses for retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, and services companies

• Support live M&A, capital markets, and financing engagements within the consumer and retail sectors

• Prepare pitch books, investor presentations, and client-facing memoranda focused on consumer and retail opportunities

• Assist with due diligence, data room management, and transaction execution for consumer and retail deals

• Collaborate with senior bankers and sector specialists on consumer and retail client strategy and deal execution

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques

• Knowledge of consumer and retail industry trends, business models, and market dynamics is a plus

• Excellent quantitative, research, and communication abilities

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

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Prior internship or full-time experience in finance, investment banking, consumer/retail corporate finance, or consulting is beneficial

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial research platforms

Why This Posting Matters

This Consumer & Retail Banking Analyst description reflects opportunities available exclusively to Career Launch AI members, including:

• Roles shared directly with Career Launch AI by employers

• Opportunities not posted publicly

• Warm introductions to hiring managers and recruiters

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• Investment Banking & Consumer/Retail-Focused Transactions

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This posting is an example of the types of positions members may pursue through the platform.

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