Investment Banking – M&A Advisory.

About the work

Review financial models, company research, and transaction materials for an AI training project. This remote contract suits experienced M&A bankers who can explain accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, and deal sensitivities; prior AI experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive company and industry research to inform data-driven AI training initiatives.
• Perform and review buyer or target screening, comparable company analysis, and financial modeling tasks.
• Build, update, and troubleshoot detailed Excel-based valuation and transaction models, ensuring methodological accuracy and logical consistency.
• Prepare and edit materials akin to client presentations or pitchbooks, reflecting transaction execution scenarios and strategic rationale.
• Analyze and critique sample materials for numerical errors, weak strategy, or unclear logic, providing actionable feedback for improvement.
• Explain accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, deal sensitivities, and trace how key assumptions influence analytical outcomes.
• Deliver precise written and verbal explanations of complex financial concepts tailored to diverse audiences, using strong communication skills.

Preferred background

• Experience as a former Senior Associate (preferably third-year) or Vice President from an M&A or industry-coverage team at a leading investment bank, established M&A boutique, or sector-focused advisory firm.
• Substantial hands-on exposure to live acquisition or sale processes, with a track record of high-quality analysis and client-facing deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to both produce and review analytical and presentation materials, ensuring they meet senior banker or client standards.
• Mastery in Excel modeling, including troubleshooting, scenario analysis, and presentation of outputs with clear rationale.
• Direct experience conducting company/industry research, target screening, comps analysis, and pitchbook preparation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and actionable feedback.
• Ability to identify and clearly articulate quantitative inaccuracies and strategic weaknesses in transaction materials.