About Garnet Partners Garnet Partners is an M&A; advisory firm focused on helping independent and founder-owned businesses identify strategic and investment partners to support their next stage of growth. Garnet advises clients across sell-side and buy-side transactions, with experience supporting cross-border mandates in the U.
S., Canada, the U.
K., and globally. Position Overview Garnet Partners is seeking a highly motivated entry-level Investment Banking Analyst to join its team remotely from Canada. This full-time opportunity is well suited for a recent graduate or early-career candidate who is interested in investment banking, M&A; advisory, entrepreneurship, private equity, or corporate finance. The Analyst will gain hands-on experience supporting live transaction processes, market research, financial analysis, buyer and investor outreach, and client-facing deliverables in a lean, entrepreneurial advisory environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Support senior team members in the execution of M&A; advisory mandates, including sell-side and buy-side transaction processes.
• Conduct company, industry, and market research to identify potential buyers, investors, acquisition targets, and comparable companies.
• Assist with the preparation of client-facing materials, including confidential information memoranda, management presentations, buyer lists, process updates, and pitch materials.
• Build and maintain financial analyses, transaction comparables, company profiles, valuation materials, and supporting diligence workstreams.
• Track outreach, buyer feedback,



diligence requests, and transaction process milestones in an organized and timely manner.
• Participate in internal team discussions, client preparation, and transaction execution support across multiple active projects.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, responsiveness, and professionalism in all work products and communications.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as transaction requirements and client deadlines dictate. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree completed or expected in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in investment banking, M&A;, private equity, corporate development, entrepreneurship, or founder-owned businesses through coursework, internships, student clubs, case competitions, personal investing, or independent projects.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, accounting principles, and corporate finance.
• Academic experience performing a discounted cash flow analysis (DCF),



comparables and precedents analysis and other valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to financial modeling, research databases, CRM tools, data visualization, or AI-enabled productivity tools is an asset.
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation workflows, prompt engineering, or AI-enabled research and productivity tools is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly and professionally.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a remote setting while staying highly responsive and cooperative with the broader team.
• Eligible to work remotely from Canada and available to collaborate across Eastern Time business hours. What Students and Recent Graduates Will Gain
• Direct exposure to live M&A; advisory processes and senior investment banking professionals early in your career.
• Hands-on experience supporting founder-owned and mid-market businesses through strategic transaction processes.
• Practical training in financial analysis, market mapping, buyer research, transaction execution, and professional client communication.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a lean, entrepreneurial advisory environment.
• Opportunity for an accelerated career path beyond the traditional investment banking career path.

📌 Investment Banking Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Garnet Partners
📍 Toronto