# Investment Banking Associate **Company:** [Pavago](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/oLah2TugS95w5whXCdpTG3.md) **Location:** Remote **Workplace:** remote [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/642a35df-5534-49af-862f-5774298da73a) ## Description ### **Investment Banking Associate – M&A, Financial Modeling & Deal Execution | Remote** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Client Business Hours **Flexibility:** Required for live transactions, deal timelines, and late-stage execution ### **About the Role** At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an **Investment Banking Associate** to support live **M&A transactions, capital raises, and strategic advisory engagements**. This is a high-performance finance role for someone who thrives in fast-paced transaction environments and can combine **advanced financial analysis with disciplined deal execution**. You’ll work closely with senior bankers, analysts, clients, attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other transaction stakeholders to keep deals moving accurately and efficiently. You’ll take ownership across: - Financial modeling and valuation - M&A and capital raise execution - Due diligence - CIMs, pitch books, and investor materials - Market and industry analysis - Analyst review and mentorship - Transaction coordination If you’re financially sharp, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple live deals under tight deadlines, this role is a strong fit. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **Financial Modeling & Valuation** Build and maintain sophisticated financial models, including: - Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models - Leveraged Buyout (LBO) models - M&A / merger models - Operating and forecasting models Perform: - Comparable company analysis - Precedent transaction analysis - Sensitivity analysis - Scenario analysis You’ll also: - Analyze historical financial statements and projections - Evaluate transaction structures and assumptions - Stress-test key model inputs - Validate outputs for accuracy and transaction readiness - Update models as new client and transaction information becomes available ### **M&A & Transaction Execution** - Support live M&A and capital-raising transactions from initiation through execution - Manage: - Due diligence checklists - Data rooms - Document requests - Transaction timelines - Outstanding workstreams - Coordinate with: - Clients - Attorneys - Accountants - Consultants - Investors - Internal deal teams - Track deadlines and ensure deliverables remain complete and accurate - Proactively identify execution risks and outstanding items ### **Pitch Books, CIMs & Client Materials** Prepare polished, client-ready materials including: - Pitch books - Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) - Teasers - Investor presentations - Management presentations - Transaction and strategic analysis Support senior bankers in preparing for: - Client meetings - Investor calls - Management presentations - Internal deal discussions Maintain exceptional standards for **accuracy, formatting, consistency, and presentation quality**. ### **Market Research & Strategic Analysis** - Conduct market, industry, and company research - Analyze sectors such as: - Technology - Healthcare - Financial Services - Real Estate - Evaluate: - Market trends - Competitive positioning - Industry dynamics - Risks - Growth opportunities - Incorporate research into valuation assumptions, transaction materials, and strategic recommendations - Translate complex findings into concise insights for senior bankers and clients ### **Team Collaboration & Analyst Mentorship** - Review analyst work for: - Modeling accuracy - Analytical integrity - Formatting - Clarity - Completeness - Provide feedback and guidance to junior analysts - Delegate and coordinate workstreams where appropriate - Collaborate closely with VPs, Directors, and Managing Directors - Maintain quality standards across simultaneous transaction deliverables ### **Compliance & Documentation** - Maintain strict confidentiality across transaction information - Ensure models and transaction materials follow internal standards - Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation - Follow applicable governance, compliance, and document-control requirements - Ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately throughout deal execution ### **Requirements – Must Have** ### **Experience** - **2–4 years of professional experience** in: - Investment Banking - Corporate Finance - Private Equity - Transaction Advisory - Strong exposure to: - M&A transactions - Capital raising - Financial analysis - Deal execution ### **Financial Modeling & Valuation** Advanced experience with: - DCF valuation - LBO modeling - M&A / merger modeling - Comparable company analysis - Precedent transaction analysis - Scenario and sensitivity analysis Strong ability to interpret: - Income statements - Balance sheets - Cash flow statements - Financial projections - Transaction assumptions ### **Excel & PowerPoint** Advanced **Microsoft Excel** skills, including: - Financial modeling - Scenario analysis - Sensitivity analysis - Complex formulas - Model structuring **VBA/macros experience is preferred but not required.** Strong **PowerPoint** skills with the ability to produce polished, professional, client-facing materials. ### **Financial Data Platforms** Familiarity with one or more of: - Bloomberg - Capital IQ - FactSet - PitchBook ### **Communication & Execution** - Excellent written and verbal English communication - Strong attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple live transactions simultaneously - Comfortable working under tight deadlines - Strong organizational and project-management skills - Professional communication and executive presence - High level of ownership and accountability ### **Nice to Have** - MBA, CFA, or CPA - Buy-side and sell-side transaction exposure - Experience across multiple industries - Previous analyst mentorship or management experience - Experience working in demanding investment banking environments - Exposure to complex transaction structures and capital markets engagements ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** You: - Build accurate, well-structured financial models - Understand valuation beyond simply applying formulas - Can manage multiple transaction workstreams without losing details - Produce polished materials that are ready for senior banker and client review - Stay organized and composed under demanding deadlines - Proactively identify missing information and execution risks - Communicate professionally with senior stakeholders - Can review and improve junior team members’ work - Take ownership of deliverables from start to finish ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** You may: - Update financial models with new client data and assumptions - Run valuation and sensitivity analyses - Prepare or revise a CIM or pitch book - Review analyst models and presentation materials - Coordinate outstanding due diligence requests - Update transaction data rooms - Conduct industry and comparable-company research - Prepare senior bankers for client or investor meetings - Coordinate with attorneys, accountants, and other transaction stakeholders - Track multiple deal timelines and ensure deadlines are met **In short:** you are the analytical and execution engine behind successful transactions, ensuring models are accurate, materials are polished, and live deals continue moving forward. ### **Key Metrics for Success** - Accuracy and quality of financial models - Timely completion of transaction deliverables - Due diligence execution efficiency - Quality and polish of client-facing materials - Accuracy of valuation and transaction analysis - Senior banker and client feedback - Reliability across multiple concurrent transactions - Quality of analyst review and mentorship ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - Direct exposure to live **M&A and capital markets transactions** - Hands-on involvement throughout deal execution - Work alongside experienced investment banking professionals - Exposure to complex financial modeling and valuation - Opportunity to work across multiple industries - High ownership and visibility - Strong career progression opportunities into: - Vice President - Corporate Development - Private Equity - Strategic Finance ### **Interview Process** 1. Initial Phone Screen 2. Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter 3. Technical Assessment – DCF / M&A Modeling Case Study 4. Client Interview with Senior Bankers 5. Offer & Background Verification ### **Apply Now** If you: - Have **2–4 years of investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, or corporate finance experience** - Are highly proficient in financial modeling and valuation - Have experience supporting live M&A or capital-raising transactions - Can produce polished CIMs, pitch books, and investor materials - Thrive in demanding, high-accountability transaction environments We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career working on complex M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions. ### **Important: Spark Hire Video Interview** As part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a **one-way video interview through Spark Hire**. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with **investment banking, M&A transactions, financial modeling, DCF/LBO analysis, valuation, due diligence, CIMs, pitch books, and deal execution**. Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. **Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.** **#InvestmentBanking #InvestmentBankingAssociate #MergersAndAcquisitions #MAndA #FinancialModeling #Valuation #CorporateFinance #CapitalMarkets #PrivateEquity #FinanceJobs #RemoteJobs**