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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
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
Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
Technical Assessment – DCF / M&A Modeling Case Study
Client Interview with Senior Bankers
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.
