Buy-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)
This posting reflects the type of Buy-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 buy-side M&A role accessible through our network.
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A leading middle-market investment bank, advisory firm, or corporate development team may seek a Buy-Side M&A Analyst to support acquisition strategy, target evaluation, and transaction execution. These roles are ideal for candidates seeking hands-on buy-side deal experience, financial modeling, and strategic insights into corporate acquisitions.
Support buy-side M&A engagements, including target identification, valuation, and transaction analysis
Build and maintain financial models for potential acquisition targets (3-statement projections, DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution analyses)
Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and company due diligence to evaluate strategic fit
Prepare investment memoranda, internal presentations, and recommendation decks for senior management or investment committees
Assist with data room management, due diligence coordination, and transaction execution
Collaborate with senior bankers, corporate development teams, or private equity professionals to drive buy-side deals to completion
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field
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 development, private equity, consulting, audit, or FP&A is beneficial
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and common financial research tools
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