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Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (DCF) offers the client service and middle-market focus of a boutique investment bank, backed by the global reach and cross-functional capabilities of the world’s largest professional services organization. Our practice advises clients through critical stages of the transaction process and is intimately involved each step of the way, providing strategic advisory services and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advice that helps corporate, entrepreneurial, and private equity clients create and act upon opportunities for liquidity, growth and long-term opportunities.

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As an Investment Banking Analyst or Associate, you will play a central role in each transaction and stage in the process, including pitch and marketing preparation, deal marketing, due diligence and closing.

The Analyst role offers high-achieving students a challenging and immersive introduction to investment banking, building a strong foundation for future paths in private equity, graduate school, and beyond.

As an Analyst, you will make an impact on client teams by working closely with experienced investment bankers on live transactions and business development efforts. You will help prepare pitch materials, develop financial analyses, and support recommendations related to growth strategies, capital structure decisions, and transaction alternatives.

You will also gain hands-on experience with core valuation methodologies, helping clients assess business value and determine appropriate transaction ranges. In addition, you will learn how to help companies position themselves effectively to the investor community by shaping compelling value propositions and anticipating key questions. Throughout the role, you will have meaningful exposure to senior bankers and clients across every stage of the transaction process.

What we look for:

  • Analysts must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
  • They should also have an outstanding academic record, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Upon commencement of employment, analysts will need to obtain all required FINRA licenses within sixty (60) days.

Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics or related field

Our Associate role focuses on developing M&A process execution experience and gives you exposure to a range of business models, transaction types, and management styles. You will work closely with senior bankers and help coordinate day-to-day transaction activities, supporting the team as it moves work forward efficiently and accurately.

In this role, you will help lead analysts through financial models and analytics, and support the development of marketing and diligence materials. You will also interact with company executives, professional investors, and internal specialists, contributing to client discussions, due diligence sessions, pitches for new business, and other transaction meetings.

As an Associate, you should bring strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills, along with a solid understanding of financial statements and the ability to learn quickly. Success in this role requires curiosity, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while supporting both internal teams and clients.

What we look for:

  • Associates must have previous investment banking or M&A execution experience, and an MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience in performing financial modeling and analysis is required.
  • Upon commencement of employment, associates will need to obtain all required FINRA licenses within sixty (60) days.

Degrees: MBA in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics or related field

Join our team

Deloitte Corporate Finance (DCF) hires from colleges and universities across the country. Learn more about how a career at DCF can accelerate your growth and check out our open roles! DCF positions are offered in the following offices: Charlotte, Dallas, and Chicago. 

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"Deloitte Corporate Finance allows Associates to take on a lot of responsibility, lead tasks throughout the deal cycle, and work with smart, driven people on a daily basis. There are mentors on every industry coverage team, and throughout the company, who are willing to help you learn and grow in your career."
Harry, Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC
"Deloitte Corporate Finance provides Analysts hands-on exposure from day one—building financial models, analyzing data, and supporting live deals across the full transaction life cycle. Working alongside talented and driven professionals, Analysts develop strong technical skills and are constantly challenged to grow while forming meaningful relationships with members of their deal teams, coverage groups, and the broader organization. These connections become an invaluable source of mentorship, with experienced colleagues invested in helping Analysts build a strong foundation for a career in finance."
Ben, Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about opportunities in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking at Deloitte.

Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (DCF) can offer the best of both worlds: the high-impact, hands-on deal execution and middle-market focus of a boutique investment bank, backed by the immense global reach, deep industry insights, and cross-functional capabilities of the world’s largest professional services organization. DCF analysts play a central role across the entire transaction life cycle—from pitch book preparation and financial modeling to due diligence, corporate valuations, and direct negotiations with strategic and private equity buyers.

Analyst:
Candidates must be pursuing or hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related quantitative field. Beyond your degree, we look for an outstanding academic record, strong financial modeling capabilities, robust quantitative and analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Associate:
Associates must have previous investment banking or M&A execution experience, and an MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field is preferred. Experience in performing financial modeling and analysis is required.

Upon commencement of employment, both Analysts and Associates will need to obtain all required FINRA licenses within sixty (60) days.

No, you do not need to hold your FINRA licenses prior to your start date. However, because DCF is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA, all incoming Analysts and Associates are required to successfully obtain all necessary FINRA licenses within sixty (60) days of commencing their employment.

For DCF team members, career growth typically starts with building strong technical and execution skills—such as financial analysis, modeling, research, and supporting transaction work—and then progresses toward greater ownership, client interaction, and leadership. As Analysts and Associates gain experience, they are expected to take on more responsibility, communicate more confidently with teams and clients, develop expertise in a sector or specialty, and begin mentoring others, with advancement driven by the ability to deliver high-quality work, exercise good judgment, and contribute to both deal execution and team success.

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About Deloitte Corporate Finance: Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (DCF), a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP and affiliate of Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP. Investment banking or other services that would require registration as a broker-dealer with the SEC and membership in FINRA would be provided exclusively by DCF. For more information, visit https://www.investmentbanking.deloitte.com/en.html.  Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

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