Investment Banking Associate at Pavago

, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Modeling, Valuation, M&A Execution, DCF Modeling, LBO Analysis, Due Diligence, Capital Markets, Pitch Books, Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, PitchBook

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

💼 Investment Banking Associate (M&A, Financial Modeling, Valuations, Capital Markets) Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours 🚀 About the Role We’re hiring a highly analytical and execution-focused Investment Banking Associate to support live M&A transactions, capital raises, and strategic advisory engagements. This role is focused on: ✅ Financial modeling & valuation ✅ M&A transaction execution ✅ Due diligence coordination ✅ Investor & client materials ✅ Deal process management ✅ Strategic financial analysis You’ll work closely with: Managing Directors Vice Presidents Analysts Clients Lawyers & Advisors to ensure transactions move efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who thrive in fast-paced deal environments and enjoy high-impact financial work. 🔥 What You’ll OwnFinancial Modeling & Valuation Build and maintain advanced financial models including: DCF models LBO models merger models operating models Conduct: comparable company analysis precedent transaction analysis scenario & sensitivity analysis Evaluate: valuation assumptions transaction structures financing impacts Support strategic recommendations using quantitative analysis M&A & Transaction Execution Support live: buy-side transactions sell-side transactions capital raises strategic advisory engagements Coordinate: diligence requests transaction timelines client deliverables Manage: virtual data rooms due diligence trackers deal documentation workflows Liaise with: lawyers accountants consultants client stakeholders Pitch Books & Investor Materials Draft and refine: pitch books confidential information memoranda (CIMs) teasers management presentations investor decks Prepare polished client-facing materials with exceptional attention to detail Translate complex financial analysis into executive-ready presentations Research & Market Analysis Conduct: industry research competitive analysis market trend analysis Analyze: transaction environments risks & opportunities market positioning Incorporate findings into: valuation assumptions strategic recommendations client materials Team Collaboration & Leadership Review analyst work for: accuracy formatting financial integrity Support VPs and MDs with: meeting preparation transaction updates financial insights Mentor junior analysts and assist in maintaining high-quality deliverables Compliance & Governance Ensure all transaction materials comply with: confidentiality standards regulatory requirements internal controls Maintain: audit-ready models version control transaction documentation ✅ Required Experience & Skills 2–4 years of experience in: investment banking corporate finance private equity transaction advisory Advanced Excel skills including: financial modeling valuation analysis scenario modeling Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills Strong understanding of: DCF valuation LBO analysis precedent transactions comparable company analysis Experience with: Bloomberg Capital IQ FactSet PitchBook ⭐ Ideal Experience MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred Experience with: buy-side transactions sell-side transactions capital raising Exposure across industries such as: technology healthcare financial services real estate Prior leadership or mentorship experience with analysts 🧠 What Makes You a Great Fit Strong financial and analytical mindset Exceptional attention to detail under pressure Comfortable managing multiple live deals simultaneously Strong communicator with executive presence Highly organized with strong deadline management skills Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams 📅 What a Typical Day Looks Like Update valuation and transaction models using client financial data Build pitch books, CIMs, and investor presentations Coordinate due diligence requests and manage data room workflows Conduct market and transaction research Review analyst work and ensure quality control Prepare senior bankers for client meetings and negotiations Support live transaction execution across multiple workstreams In short: You help drive transactions from analysis to execution while ensuring clients and senior bankers have complete confidence in the quality of work delivered. 📊 Key Success Metrics (KPIs) Accuracy and reliability of financial models Timely delivery of pitch books and transaction materials Successful coordination of due diligence processes Positive client and senior banker feedback Quality and clarity of presentations and analyses Effective mentorship and analyst support 🌟 Why This Role Stands Out Work directly on live M&A and capital markets transactions Exposure to complex financial modeling and strategic advisory work High visibility with senior bankers and executives Opportunity to accelerate into: VP Private Equity Corporate Development Strategic Finance Collaborative and high-performance deal environment Fully remote flexibility aligned with U.S. transaction schedules 🧪 Interview Process Initial Phone Screen Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter Technical Assessment (DCF or M&A modeling exercise) Client Interview with Senior Bankers Offer & Background Verification 👉 Apply Now If you: enjoy financial modeling and transaction execution, thrive in high-performance deal environments, and want exposure to complex M&A and advisory work, this role is a strong fit for you.

Responsibilities

The role involves executing M&A transactions and capital raises through advanced financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence coordination. The Associate is responsible for creating client-facing materials like pitch books and CIMs while mentoring junior analysts.