Stagwell is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Investment & Strategy team. The Analyst will support new investment execution, M&A diligence, and internal strategic consulting across the network. 

0–1 years of investment banking, private equity, or corporate development experience preferred; relevant coursework or internship experience in finance, accounting, or economics will also be considered. Please note this position is for immediate start. 

• Build, maintain, and stress-test financial models (three-statement, DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and accretion/dilution) to evaluate potential investments and acquisitions 

• Perform financial analysis including metric benchmarking, capital structure analysis, and valuation of target companies 

• Gather and synthesize financial and operating information about companies and industries to support Investment Committee decision-making 

• Prepare investment memoranda, pitch materials, and recommendations for presentation to the Investment Committee 

• Lead day-to-day diligence workstreams across financial, legal, and operational areas for M&A transactions and internal restructuring 

• Review and help negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and other legal materials, in coordination with outside counsel 

• Source, screen, and track new investment opportunities across the marketing and communications landscape 

• Conduct primary market, industry, and competitor research to inform deal theses and broader network strategy 

• Maintain and update data room materials and internal deal databases leveraged by senior leadership and deal teams 

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field, from a strong academic program 

• 0–1 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related analytical role; strong academic finance/accounting coursework considered in lieu of full-time experience 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort building financial models from scratch under tight timelines 

• Working knowledge of deal structures, valuation methodologies, and basic corporate legal documents 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders 

• Highly detail-oriented and structured, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, minimal-supervision environment 

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of total compensation for this role is $85,000–95,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. 

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.