Investment Banking Associate

Investment Banking Associate - Healthcare

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: Base salary starting at $175,000 discretionary bonus

Overview

A leading independent investment banking platform is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its Healthcare team in New York. This role is ideal for candidates with prior M&A or transaction-oriented experience who are looking to step into a dedicated investment banking role with meaningful responsibility across live deal execution.

The Associate will work closely with senior bankers across a broad range of healthcare transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, equity offerings, and other strategic advisory assignments spanning biopharma, healthcare services, life sciences tools, and medical technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A and capital markets transactions within the healthcare sector
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions, merger models)
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, marketing materials, and pitch books
• Conduct industry research and company analysis across healthcare subsectors
• Assist in due diligence processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in client communications, management meetings, and transaction negotiations
• Provide guidance and oversight to Analysts

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking or a related transaction-oriented role
• Direct M&A or transaction experience is strongly preferred
• Candidates may come from a variety of adjacent backgrounds, including:
• Investment banking or corporate finance
• Transaction Advisory (Big 4) - FDD, Deal Advisory, Corporate Finance/M&A
• Valuation or financial advisory groups
• Corporate development or strategy with execution exposure
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skillset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience or demonstrated interest in the healthcare sector
• Exposure to live deal processes and client interaction
• Desire to transition into a dedicated investment banking role with increased responsibility and execution ownership
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to operate within lean deal teams

What This Role Offers

• Direct exposure to active M&A and financing transactions
• A clear path to building full-cycle execution experience
• Lean team structure with significant responsibility and visibility
• Competitive compensation with strong bonus upside