Build detailed financial models for valuation (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions).
Analyze company financials, industry trends, and market performance.
Prepare pitch books, investment memos, and deal teasers.
Support live deals such as IPOs, rights issues, M&A, private placements, debt syndications, etc.
Coordinate with legal, compliance, accounting, and regulatory bodies (like SEBI in India).
Conduct due diligence and prepare transaction documents.
Work directly with clients (corporates, institutions, or startups) to structure and execute transactions.
Help prepare presentations and proposals for potential clients.
Supervise and train Investment Banking Analysts.
Review analysts’ work — models, presentations, and research.
Report to Vice President or Director on project progress.
Performance-based bonus / variable pay
A significant portion of total compensation is often variable, tied to individual/team performance and deal flow. CollegeSearch+2Corporate Finance Institute+2
For example: annual cash bonuses, special deal-bonuses, retention incentives. Corporate Finance Institute+1
Stock-/equity-linked compensation
Some firms offer restricted stock units (RSUs) or share options that vest over several years, especially in larger/boutique investment banks. Corporate Finance Institute+1
Health & wellness benefits
Medical insurance (for employee & dependents), wellness programmes, sometimes mental-health support. APSense
Retirement benefits & savings plans
Employer contributions to provident fund, gratuity, pension/retirement savings.
Learning & development / career progression
Exposure to high-value deals, client interaction, professional development (e.g., certifications) comes with the role.
Other perks
Travel (for client meetings, roadshows), allowances (city, housing, etc), flexible or hybrid work (depending on firm) might be included.
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