Investment Banking Analyst Programme (Graduate Role) — New York
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading global investment bank — consistently ranked among Wall Street's most prestigious — seeking exceptionally talented students for their New York Analyst Programme. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of global finance, advising corporate executives and institutional clients on the transactions that shape industries.
As an Investment Banking Analyst, you will:
- Work directly with senior bankers and clients across sectors including financial institutions, healthcare, technology, media & telecom, consumer & retail, and energy & natural resources
- Conduct rigorous financial and commercial analysis to support M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory mandates
- Build detailed financial models, including DCF, LBO, merger, and trading/transaction comparables analyses
- Prepare pitch books, client presentations, and transaction materials for board-level stakeholders
- Support live deal execution, from due diligence through to closing, working alongside legal counsel, accountants, and client teams
- Collaborate within high-performing, diverse teams in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment
Who We're Looking For:
- Penultimate or final year undergraduate students from any US university, any major
- A minimum 3.5 GPA (or equivalent academic standing)
- Full US work authorization — you must have the right to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
- Outstanding analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving ability
- Strong commercial awareness and genuine interest in financial markets, deals, and how capital flows shape industries
- Clear, structured communication — both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Proven leadership, teamwork, or entrepreneurial experience (academic, extracurricular, or professional)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; prior finance coursework or relevant internship experience strongly preferred
Compensation & Location:
- Base salary: competitive with top-tier Wall Street firms (typically $110,000–$120,000 for first-year analysts), plus performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and wellness programs
- Based in New York City (Midtown / Lower Manhattan)
