Investment Banking Summer Associate
BrightTower
New York, NYFresher28m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · MBA / PGDM
- Must know
- ValuationMarketingFinancial modelingAccountingExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting42%Financial modeling29%Valuation21%Marketing19%of 48 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
BrightTower is seeking first-year MBA candidates for a 10-week summer internship program (June-August 2027). This is a client-facing role supporting deal teams on live sell-side mandates. The program offers meaningful senior exposure and a hands-on, adaptive experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support deal teams on live sell-side mandates.
- Build 3-statement operating models.
- Run DCF, trading comps, and precedent transactions.
- Provide diligence support, including NWC analysis and EBITDA bridges.
- Contribute to CIMs and buyer lists.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Current MBA candidate graduating in 2028.
- Demonstrated interest in sell-side M&A.
- Clear motivation to build expertise in software, information, and marketing and business services sectors.
- Comfortable with financial modeling, or committed to developing this skill rapidly.
- Solid grasp of accounting and valuation fundamentals.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Qualifications (Plus)
- Investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience.
- Consulting or operating experience in or adjacent to the firm's sectors.
Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Compensation
- $175,000 annualized, prorated for the length of the summer program.
Location
- Fully in-office, five days a week.