Investment Banking Analyst

May 25, 2026

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Fairmount Partners (www.fairmountpartners.com) is a leading, independent middle-market M&A advisor to clients in the Healthcare, Consulting & Technology Services, Technology, and Industrial & Consumer sectors. The firm’s investment banking team has experience as operators, investors and dealmakers. Fairmount has closed over 320 transactions spanning 25 countries since its founding in 2003. Fairmount is currently seeking an experienced Investment Banking Analyst for immediate hire in its Radnor, PA location. Analysts work directly with senior bankers in all facets of the business, including transaction evaluation, preparation, marketing and processing. From day one, Analysts will assume a hands-on role in a team environment, interfacing with clients and related parties in live transactions. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Preparing valuation analyses, including but not limited to public comparable companies and precedent transactions analyses;</li><li>Performing industry, market and competitor research and due diligence;</li><li>Drafting high-quality marketing materials, such as Information Memoranda and Management Presentations, describing clients’ businesses, future growth prospects and possible synergies with potential buyers;</li><li>Preparing detailed financial analyses to effectively model clients’ businesses and future growth opportunities;</li><li>Identifying and researching potential buyers, investors or targets for each client engagement;</li><li>Managing transaction data and logistics, including coordinating large funnels of potential buyers and/or targets, developing weekly client status reports and administering electronic data rooms; and</li><li>Interacting with clients and prospects on the phone, in writing and in meetings.</li></ul> Requirements: The ideal candidate will exhibit the following credentials and characteristics or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training deemed relevant to the Analyst role: <ul><li>At least two years of investment banking or relevant M&A advisory experience (e.g. business valuation, financial due diligence, or equivalent experience at a leading financial services organization);</li><li>Undergraduate degree with emphasis in finance or accounting</li><li>Robust financial modelling skills and understanding of financial statements and accounting principles;</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail;</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing;</li><li>Strong work ethic and ability to cooperate and work collaboratively within a team; and</li><li>Expert knowledge in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.</li></ul> Please note, at a minimum, Fairmount team members are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. <ul><li>If you feel you are qualified and would like to be considered for an Analyst position at Fairmount, please submit a resume and cover letter. Our team will prioritize responses to candidates who meet or exceed the above criteria; we cannot guarantee a response to every application.</li></ul>

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