Investment Banking Analyst

About the Role

Investment Banking Analysts are critical to our ability to provide high-touch advisory services to our clients and are heavily involved in pitch activity and transaction execution, working directly with senior bankers throughout the full transaction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and explain financial and operational information of companies operating in Galava's coverage sectors

• Perform valuations of companies using standard valuation methodologies

• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute sell-side and buy-side M&A and debt and equity capital markets transactions

• Prepare and maintain financial models (including LBO and DCF models), confidential information memoranda, management presentations, buyer and investor lists, and marketing pitch materials

• Conduct and explain extensive industry, market, and company-specific research

• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with a strong academic record (Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred)

• A high level of personal integrity, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application

• A defined proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of prior investment banking, transaction advisory services, credit underwriting, or finance operations experience
• Strong interest, knowledge, or work experience in Galava's coverage sectors
• Exceptional financial modeling, data analysis, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

At this time, Galava will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration-related support for this position (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

This role is eligible to earn performance-based compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and / or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Galava offers a competitive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies, please. Galava is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability / vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Galava promotes a drug-free workplace.