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M&A Advisory Analyst (Merger and Acquisition Advisory)

New York, New York, United States

CastleOak Securities, L.P. (“CastleOak”) is a premier boutique investment bank focused on providing capital markets services to a broad array of corporate, governmental and institutional clients.  Headquartered in New York City, the firm specializes in primary and secondary sales and trading of fixed income, equity, and money market securities, as well as financial advisory (including M&A and private placements).  Since its founding in 2006, CastleOak has assisted its clients on public offerings totaling over $4 trillion.  CastleOak's professionals average 20 years of successful Wall Street experience and ongoing working relationships with some of the largest global corporations. 

We offer a competitive total rewards package including:

  • Hybrid workplace: work from home 2 days per week!
  • Health insurance: competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k) with a company match 
  • Charitable contribution match program for employees
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off: vacation, personal days, sick leave, etc.
  • Intentional culture celebrations and social outings

 

Role Overview

The M&A Advisory Analyst will be a critical part of the firm’s M&A Advisory team, reporting directly to the Head of M&A Advisory. Our M&A expertise has been developed over several years and is a growth area for the firm. Operating within an entrepreneurial and merit-based environment, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain institutional deal-execution experience while working closely with senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in sourcing and executing comprehensive M&A mandates, including buy-side and sell-side transactions, strategic reviews, valuation assessments, and fairness opinions.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Financial Analysis: Deliver institutional-grade financial analysis, valuation work, and advanced pro forma financial modeling.
  • Presentation Materials: Research, draft, and structure client-ready marketing materials, including comprehensive pitchbooks and competitive RFP responses.
  • Strategic Research: Conduct tailored market screens to identify bolt-on acquisition targets and perform roll-up consolidation studies for clients.
  • Transaction Documentation: Draft engagement letters, client teasers, and Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs).
  • Due Diligence & Execution: Execute financial and transactional due diligence, manage buyer/seller communication, and support senior professionals in reviewing NDAs, LOIs, and definitive purchase agreements.
  • Industry Insights: Prepare high-level deliverables analyzing macroeconomic and M&A industry trends for executive speaking engagements and firm business planning.

Required Qualifications

  • Core Competencies: Strong foundational knowledge of corporate finance principles, quantitative analysis, and professional writing skills.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
  • Professional Attributes: Demonstrated history of academic and professional achievement, characterized by strong critical thinking and ethical standards.
  • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: 1–2 years of prior experience as a financial analyst; completion of a formal analyst training program is highly advantageous.
  • Licensing: Active FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses, or the ability to successfully obtain them within 3 months of hire.
  • Databases: Practical proficiency utilizing PitchBook and S&P Capital IQ platforms.

Additional Details/Benefits

  • Location: New York, NY (Hybrid structure 3 day in office/2 remote WFH).
  • Travel:  20% – 30%.
  • Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 base salary, eligible for a performance-based discretionary bonus
  • Benefits: Company-paid $300,000 life insurance policy, alongside comprehensive health and retirement packages.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy and related conditions), physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please do not solicit employees of the firm directly regarding open positions.

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