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Investment Banking Associate - Biotechnology
William Blair · Chicago, Illinois, United States; New York, New York
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What William Blair asks for
From William Blair's Investment Banking Associate - Biotechnology ad, checked 10 Nov 2026.
Financial modeling and valuation
Building advanced financial models and performing extensive valuation analyses for debt and equity, specifically for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising.
Transaction execution and due diligence
Leading due diligence, research, and documentation for live transactions while managing the expectations of senior bankers and client staff.
Mentorship and analyst oversight
Providing on the job training and constructive feedback to analysts and interns to improve the quality of their work product.
The ad requires a bachelor's degree and prior investment banking experience. Candidates must be willing to join offices in Chicago or New York.
How the example answers the ad
Financial modeling and valuation
“Spearheaded financial modeling and valuation analysis for a 1.2 billion dollar biopharma acquisition, identifying 15 percent cost synergies.”
Modeling and valuation for a 1.2 billion dollar biopharma acquisition shows financial modeling and valuation for a merger.
Transaction execution and due diligence
“Directed due diligence processes for three simultaneous capital raising transactions, clearing all regulatory and legal barriers within 6 weeks.”
Directing due diligence for three simultaneous capital raising transactions shows transaction execution and due diligence.
Mentorship and analyst oversight
“Managed a cohort of 3 analysts, overseeing the production of high-stakes pitch books and committee memos for senior management.”
Managing 3 analysts and overseeing their work product shows mentorship and analyst oversight.
The whole example as text
Brandon Jackson · Investment Banking Associate
Summary
Investment Banking Associate with 4 years of experience in biopharma and life sciences sectors. Lead valuation and financial modeling for cross-border M&A transactions exceeding 2 billion dollars in total enterprise value. Execute end-to-end due diligence workstreams for capital raising and debt refinancing projects. Mentor junior analysts to increase technical accuracy and output quality on multiple deal cycles.
Experience
Investment Banking Associate · J.P. Morgan
New York, NY · 2024 - Present
- Spearheaded financial modeling and valuation analysis for a 1.2 billion dollar biopharma acquisition, identifying 15 percent cost synergies.
- Directed due diligence processes for three simultaneous capital raising transactions, clearing all regulatory and legal barriers within 6 weeks.
- Managed a cohort of 3 analysts, overseeing the production of high-stakes pitch books and committee memos for senior management.
- Developed custom three-statement financial models to simulate divestiture impacts for a 500 million dollar life sciences portfolio.
Investment Banking Analyst · Goldman Sachs
New York, NY · 2022 - 2024
- Constructed rigorous discounted cash flow models for 8 distinct biopharma firms to support investment committee recommendations.
- Led the preparation and administration of virtual data rooms for a 450 million dollar mid-market M&A exit.
- Analyzed competitive industry landscapes to generate 12 detailed market benchmarking reports for senior coverage partners.
- Automated components of the valuation process to improve accuracy in exit multiple analysis and reduce manual data entry.
Education
Master of Business Administration · The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · 2020 - 2022
- Graduated with 3.9 GPA and focus on Corporate Finance
- Served as President of the Investment Banking Club
Bachelor of Science in Finance · University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · 2016 - 2020
- Graduated Cum Laude with High Distinction
- Completed quantitative research project on equity derivatives
Skills
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