Investment Banking Expert – Remote Contract
Listing checked September 15, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 is hiring Investment Banking Experts for a contract role that supports a client's initiative to improve financial data analysis, modeling, and industry research. You will use your deal experience to help train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn and reason from real-world financial input. The work centers on financial modeling, comparable company analysis, and pitchbook preparation. No AI background is needed. Your domain knowledge is the key contribution.
What You'll Do7
- 1Carry out in-depth company and industry research that feeds into AI training datasets.
- 2Run and review buyer or target screening, comparable company analysis, and financial modeling exercises.
- 3Create, refresh, and debug Excel-based valuation and transaction models, checking methodology and logical flow.
- 4Draft and refine materials similar to client presentations or pitchbooks, capturing transaction execution scenarios and strategic rationale.
- 5Evaluate sample materials for numerical errors, weak strategy, or unclear logic, then give specific feedback for improvement.
- 6Clarify accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, deal sensitivities, and how key assumptions drive analytical results.
- 7Provide clear written and verbal explanations of complex financial concepts for varied audiences.
Requirements7
- 1Prior experience as a former Senior Associate (ideally third-year) or Vice President in an M&A or industry-coverage team at a leading investment bank, established M&A boutique, or sector-focused advisory firm.
- 2Hands-on involvement in live acquisition or sale processes, with a record of high-quality analysis and client-facing deliverables.
- 3Proven ability to both produce and review analytical and presentation materials to senior banker or client standards.
- 4Advanced Excel modeling skills, including troubleshooting, scenario analysis, and presenting outputs with clear rationale.
- 5Direct experience with company and industry research, target screening, comps analysis, and pitchbook preparation.
- 6Strong written and verbal communication, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and actionable feedback.
- 7Aptitude for spotting and articulating quantitative inaccuracies and strategic weaknesses in transaction materials.
Who Should Apply
This role fits former investment banking Senior Associates or Vice Presidents who have worked on live M&A or coverage deals and are comfortable building and reviewing complex Excel models. Candidates who can explain valuation adjustments, accounting treatments, and deal sensitivities to different audiences will do well. The role is less suitable for those without direct transaction experience or who have not prepared client-facing pitchbooks. A common reason candidates get rejected is lacking hands-on exposure to live acquisition or sale processes. Another is weak attention to detail when reviewing models or materials for numerical errors and strategic gaps.
Salary Insight
The rate for this contract is $175 to $300 per hour. No other compensation details are provided in the source.
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