Associate - Gib

Bank of America Bank of America · Banking · Palo Alto, CA

Associate role at Bank of America focusing on financial analysis, M&A, and financial modeling. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in finance, with specific experience in evaluating diverse datasets, client interaction, data collection, modeling, due diligence, and presenting analytical conclusions. The role involves preparing client materials, internal memos, and marketing documents, and conducting research using financial data platforms.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create various financial analyses, including valuations and merger and consequences.
  2. Perform comprehensive and in-depth company and industry financial research.
  3. Interact with deal team members.
  4. Prepare presentation and other materials for clients.
  5. Participate in due diligence sessions and client meetings.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, or related
  • 2 years of experience in finance
  • Evaluating diverse datasets
  • Client interaction
  • Data collection and modeling
  • Due diligence
  • Financial modeling (DCF, LBO, etc.)
  • Valuation analysis
  • Presentation skills
  • Financial research using Factset, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Thomson, Factiva

What the JD emphasized

  • Evaluating diverse datasets including financial statements, market transactions, industry reports, economic indicators (e.g., GDP, inflation), and econometric models to quantify economic damages, assess market competition (antitrust), value businesses (DCF, LBO, comparable comps), and support litigation strategies or M&A/transaction rationale
  • Interfacing with client personnel (legal counsel, C-suite executives, internal deal teams), opposing experts, data providers, and third-party advisors to gather critical information, validate assumptions, present interim findings, and manage expectations throughout project/deal lifecycles
  • Conducting data collection, modeling, and due diligence, reviewing expert reports, valuation models, pitch books, and CIM sections, and ensuring methodological rigor, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
  • Developing and presenting sophisticated analytical conclusions through clear, compelling narratives
  • Authoring and refining key deliverables including expert witness reports, litigation exhibits, economic analyses, financial models (operating models, DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution), client presentations, and investment memoranda