Transaction Support Analyst

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Transaction Support Analyst position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network . It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles supporting transaction execution, deal analysis, and investment or corporate finance activities.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type (investment banks, private equity firms, asset managers, advisory firms, corporates, or professional services firms), transaction type (M&A, capital raises, restructurings, or strategic investments), and industry focus.

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Position Overview

Transaction Support Analysts assist deal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle , providing analytical, operational, and coordination support from initial evaluation through closing. The role blends financial analysis, documentation support, and cross-team collaboration to ensure transactions are executed efficiently and accurately.

These roles often involve close collaboration with investment professionals, corporate development teams, legal counsel, accounting advisors, and external counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support transaction execution across mergers, acquisitions, financings, and strategic investments
• Build and review financial analyses and models to evaluate transaction economics and impacts
• Assist with due diligence processes, including data room management and information analysis
• Prepare transaction materials such as presentations, summaries, and investment or deal memos
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to track deliverables and timelines
• Support valuation analysis, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis
• Assist with transaction documentation, approvals, and closing logistics
• Monitor transaction progress and help resolve execution or data issues
• Prepare post-transaction reporting and analysis as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation, and transaction processes
• Experience or coursework in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory (preferred)
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial databases or modeling tools is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
• Strong interest in deal execution, transactions, and corporate finance

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching
• Resume and profile optimization
• Guidance on outreach to transaction, advisory, and deal teams
• Interview preparation for transaction support, M&A, and corporate finance roles

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