Special Situations Analyst – Investment Banking
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 Special Situations 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 role focused on opportunistic, complex, and high-stakes transactions.
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A leading investment bank may seek a Special Situations Analyst to support distressed M&A, recapitalizations, complex financings, and opportunistic advisory mandates. These roles are ideal for candidates who want exposure to high-impact, strategic transactions, including companies in transition, under financial stress, or with unique growth or restructuring needs.
Build and maintain financial models including 3-statement, DCF, LBO, recapitalization, and distressed scenario analyses
Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and valuation analyses for complex or opportunistic situations
Support distressed M&A, recapitalizations, debt restructurings, and other special situations transactions
Prepare pitch books, investment memoranda, and client presentations for senior bankers and clients
Assist with due diligence, creditor communications, and transaction execution
Collaborate with senior bankers across deal strategy, execution, and advisory workflows
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
Strong skills in financial modeling, valuation, and scenario planning
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication abilities
Ability to handle multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Prior internship or full-time experience in investment banking, restructuring, corporate finance, or consulting is beneficial
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and common financial research tools
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