Analyst, Investment Banking, Capital Advisors

About the Role

BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) is seeking a motivated Analyst to join the firm’s expanding practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting, valuation, and modelling concepts and will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Analysts actively participate in every phase of a client engagement, gaining in-depth exposure to company financials and operations across a wide range of industries, and to the execution of investment banking transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the execution and origination of M&A transactions.
• Develops financial models, including DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO, comparable trading, and transaction analyses.
• Analyzes companies and industries and works directly with client management teams.
• Prepares pitch books, offering memoranda, and management presentations.
• Organizes and manages responses to inquiries from potential investors and coordinates other diligence activities.
• Manages several projects concurrently.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in research tools such as S&P CapitalIQ, FactSet, Bloomberg, and Intralinks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution, required; focus in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, preferred.
• Internship in investment banking or finance-related field, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully multitask while working independently or within a group.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of basic accounting and valuation methodologies.
• Ability to travel, as necessary.

Licenses & Certifications

• FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses, preferred (if not currently held, will be required shortly after hire).