Financial Analyst—Investment Banking & Private Equity (Full-Time)

About American Discovery Capital (ADC):

American Discovery Capital (ADC) is a leading independent merchant banking firm based in Los Angeles.

• ADC provides M&A advisory and capital raising services to leading privately-held and publicly traded middle-market companies across the United States.

• ADC also makes principal investments in family-owned and entrepreneur-led growth companies through our private equity funds, American Discovery Capital Fund I and Fund II, with a focus on the Application Software, Business/IT Services, FinTech, and Healthcare Services sectors.

ADC’s partners bring decades of experience across multiple industries, including serving as Global Heads of industry groups at leading bulge bracket investment banking firms such as Moelis & Company, UBS, Merrill Lynch, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ), as private equity investors, and as C-level operating executives.

Collectively, ADC’s partners have over 400 years of transaction experience, having led over $100 billion of M&A transactions and raised more than $10 billion of growth capital. Since the firm’s founding in 2016, the firm has advised on over $8 billion of M&A transactions and invested in ten portfolio companies.

ADC offers competitive compensation and benefits, the opportunity to gain experience in both investment banking and private equity, a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and direct exposure to senior partners to support accelerated career development.

Financial Analyst Job Description:

American Discovery Capital is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst to join our team at our Westwood Gateway headquarters in Los Angeles. In this role, you will support both ADC’s M&A advisory and private equity investment activities, working closely with senior bankers and investment professionals across multiple transactions.

Financial Analysts play an integral role on deal teams and are involved in all stages of the transaction process, including financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and preparation of client and investor materials. The position offers meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to senior partners and clients.

We seek individuals who are intellectually curious, analytically rigorous, and motivated to learn about new businesses and industries. Successful candidates are confident yet collaborative, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and eager to contribute as active members of deal teams.

ADC values candidates with strong interpersonal skills, a demonstrated track record of hard work, and outstanding academic and professional achievement. Our entrepreneurial and team-oriented culture provides significant responsibility and hands-on mentorship from experienced senior bankers.

This is a career-track role, and Financial Analysts who perform well will have the opportunity to grow with the firm and be promoted to Associate and beyond.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic track record
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• 1–3 years of relevant work experience preferred, but not required (Investment Banking, Private Equity, Finance, Accounting, or Management Consulting)
• Corporate finance and/or financial modeling experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients
• High integrity, maturity, and sound judgment

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including operating models, valuation analyses, and transaction models
• Prepare client presentations and marketing materials, including confidential information presentations, management presentations, and investor materials
• Conduct industry, company, and financial research to support transaction execution and business development
• Assist in the execution of M&A transactions and capital raises, including preparation of diligence materials and coordination with clients, investors, and advisors
• Support due diligence processes, including data room management, financial analysis, and coordination with legal, accounting, and other advisors
• Participate in client meetings and presentations alongside senior bankers
• Assist in preparing materials for private equity investment evaluation and portfolio company monitoring
• Support new business development and origination efforts, including preparation of pitch materials and industry analyses