Jobs Companies First Analysis Investment Banking Analyst / Venture Capital Analyst 2026

About this Investment Banking Analyst / Venture Capital Analyst 2026 role at First Analysis

First Analysis · Onsite · Chicago, Illinois, United States

You will be a key member of our small but fast-moving, dynamic team serving and investing in growth-focused business-to-business technology companies. Our entrepreneurial structure will afford you the opportunity to be deeply involved in exciting, demanding projects at an early stage of your career. Our granular approach means you’ll have meaningful engagement with the entrepreneurs and enterprises who are our clients and partners, enabling you to develop advanced strategy skills. You will build financial models, develop valuation analyses, create pitchbooks and other presentations and perform due diligence relating to mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, and proprietary investments by the firm's venture capital funds.

First Analysis has been advising and investing in growth-focused B2B technology companies for over 40 years. Our approach is founded on comprehensive research and deep sector insights. We harness this knowledge to empower entrepreneurs, enterprises and their investors, transforming industry expertise and robust relationships into tangible results. We provide investment banking and related services through First Analysis Securities Corp. (FASC), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC, and invest directly in companies through First Analysis Capital Management LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser.

In our research and in all our undertakings, we aim to create an inclusive culture where the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our employees and partners are highly valued. First Analysis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related area or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience. You should be able to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision, have strong research, quantitative, and analytical, skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. You should be proficient at synthesizing complex information about businesses and using strong writing, design and speaking skills to position them effectively for relevant audiences.

Benefits

Paid time off and holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan.
Compensation: $80,000 per year. Minimum bonus of $20,000 during first year.

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How this Investment Banking salary compares

This role pays $80,000/yrbelow the typical range for Investment Banking roles.

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Typical range $175,000–$222,500/yr, from 13 comparable Investment Banking listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Investment Banking salary insights →

About First Analysis

First Analysis has been advising and investing in growth-focused business-to-business technology companies for over 40 years. Our approach is founded on comprehensive research and deep sector insights. We harness this knowledge to empower entrepreneurs, enterprises and their investors, transforming industry expertise and robust relationships into tangible results. Offering both venture capital and transaction advisory services significantly increases the value we bring to our partners. Insights gained from our venture capital investments directly inform our transaction advisory practices, providing us with a deep understanding of business dynamics and entrepreneur needs. In turn, our transaction advisory work, which involves regular interactions with potential investors and acquirers, feeds valuable market insights back into our venture capital strategies. This synergy ensures we stay ahead of market trends, helping us offer well-rounded, strategic advice that translates into informed decisions and strong outcomes. We don’t just advise or invest — we build lasting partnerships that drive real value at every stage.

First Analysis Corp. is the parent of First Analysis Capital Management LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers venture capital investment advisory services, and FASC, which is a registered broker dealer with FINRA and member SIPC.

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