Investment Banking Analyst (Korean Bilingual)

About PGP

PGP Capital Advisors is a boutique investment bank headquartered in Los Angeles. PGP advises Korean and US companies, financial sponsors, and investors on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, fairness opinions and valuations, and strategic transactions.

PGP's practice areas include:

• Korea and Asia cross-border M&A, investments, and partnerships
• Fund placement and investor relations for US private equity sponsors raising capital from Asian limited partners
• Cannabis sector advisory (sell-side and buy-side M&A, fairness opinions, valuations, real estate, sale-leaseback, restructuring)
• Generalist M&A and capital markets (sell-side, buy-side, and financing mandates across healthcare, consumer, sports and entertainment, insurance services, real estate, and technology)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Korean-fluent Analyst to join our Los Angeles team. This role offers direct exposure to partners, clients, and live transactions from day one. The Analyst will be the team's primary Korean-language resource, anchoring work with Korean counterparties and supporting the Asia fund placement practice. This is a generalist banking role with an Asia focus.

PGP offers a hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 to 4 days per week in our Westwood office.

Start date is January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution: Build financial models and valuations (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions), and develop buyer and investor universes for mandates across all PGP sectors.
• Fund Placement and LP Relations: Prepare fundraising materials, manage LP outreach, and coordinate roadshow logistics for US private equity sponsors raising capital from Korean institutions.
• Korean Counterparty Coverage: Lead day-to-day communication with Korean clients, investors, and management teams; translate and adapt pitch books, teasers, and diligence materials between Korean and English.
• Korean Market Research: Analyze Korean primary sources (DART filings, FSS, KRX, KVCA data) to identify buyers, investors, and targets.
• Diligence and Memos: Support diligence on co-investments, acquisitions, and valuation engagements; draft investment memoranda, fairness opinion backup, and client presentations.
• Origination: Assist partners in developing pitches to US sponsors and Korean strategics.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Native or full professional fluency in Korean and English, written and spoken.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record, graduating by Winter 2026 or out of school within the last two years.
• Investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance experience (full-time or internship).
• Strong Excel modeling, valuation, and PowerPoint skills.
• Willing to travel to Asia as deals require.
• Work authorization: PGP is open to sponsoring work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to cross-border transactions or Korean investors, chaebol groups, or institutions.
• SIE exam completed. Analysts will be expected to obtain FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses after joining.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus a discretionary performance bonus.
• Medical coverage through Blue Shield of California.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Direct exposure to partners, clients, and live transactions across the US and Asia.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter, in English, to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line "Investment Banking Analyst (Korean Bilingual)."

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: 12/31/2026.