CareerPlan

Investment Banking Associate 1: Large-cap M&A

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-09

Core

Investment Banking Associate supporting large-cap public companies on complex, high-profile strategic M&A transactions.

Role type

Investment Banking Associate (Large-cap M&A)

Builds

Strategic recommendations and transaction execution for large-cap public companies

Domain

Investment Banking / Mergers & Acquisitions

Required skills

Financial modeling, Valuation analysis, M&A analysis, Strategic problem-solving, Industry research, Board presentation preparation, Transaction execution support

Preferred skills

Experience with large-cap M&A, Advanced analytical skills, Critical thinking

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop sophisticated financial models, Perform valuation analyses, Assess strategic alternatives, Conduct industry and company research, Prepare board and client presentations, Support transaction execution efforts

Seniority

Associate (3+ years experience or 1+ year post-MBA)