Sell-Side M&A Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Sell-Side 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 reflects the type of Sell-Side M&A Analyst roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board. It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer .

Career Launch AI members gain access to exclusive finance, consulting, and technology opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description represents a typical early-career sell-side M&A role accessible through our network.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

Representative Role Overview

A leading middle-market investment bank or advisory firm may seek a Sell-Side M&A Analyst to support clients in divestitures, company sales, and strategic advisory transactions . These roles are ideal for candidates seeking hands-on experience in sell-side deal execution , valuation, and client advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sell-side M&A engagements , including valuation, financial analysis, and transaction preparation

• Build and maintain financial models for potential divestitures or company sales (3-statement, DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution analyses)

• Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and company due diligence to inform positioning and valuation

• Prepare pitch books, CIMs (Confidential Information Memoranda), and client presentations

• Assist with data room management, due diligence coordination, and transaction execution

• Collaborate with senior bankers and cross-functional teams to execute sell-side deals efficiently and strategically

Desired Qualifications

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

• Strong skills in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis

• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication abilities

• Ability to manage multiple 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, corporate finance, consulting, private equity, audit, or FP&A is beneficial

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint , and common financial research tools

Why This Posting Matters

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

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