Investment Banking Analyst

• Investment Banking Analyst II/III, Leveraged Finance
• Location: New York, NY

• We are seeking an experienced Investment Banking Analyst to join our Leveraged Finance team in New York. The Analyst will play a key role in the execution of debt financing transactions and provide analytical support across a broad range of leveraged finance activities, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations, and other strategic financing initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills, experience supporting complex transactions, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Key Responsibilities
• Support the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions, including high-yield bond offerings, syndicated loans, bridge financings, and other debt capital markets activities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including leveraged buyout (LBO), merger and acquisition (M&A), operating, debt capacity, and valuation models.
• Conduct financial and industry analysis, market research, and due diligence.
• Prepare client-facing materials, including pitch books, financing proposals, information memoranda, management presentations, and internal approval materials.
• Assist senior bankers in evaluating financing alternatives and capital structure recommendations for corporate and private equity clients.
• Analyze company performance, credit metrics, liquidity profiles, and transaction impacts.
• Coordinate with internal product partners, legal counsel, accounting advisors, investors, and other third parties throughout transaction execution.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and comparable transactions to support business development and client advisory efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, diligence sessions, and transaction discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ years of investment banking experience, preferably within Leveraged Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Financial Sponsors, M&A, or a related coverage/product group.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Solid understanding of capital structures, credit analysis, fixed income markets, and leveraged finance products.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting leveraged loan and high-yield bond transactions.
• Familiarity with private equity-sponsored transactions.
• Exposure to debt syndication, capital markets, and credit documentation processes.
• Prior experience working with institutional investors and lender groups.