Sell-Side Analyst (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Employment Type: Full-Time W2

NOTE: Applications are open until July 27, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. EST.

About Calder Capital:

Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. We are expanding and seeking motivated, skilled professionals to join our team.

Role Overview

Calder Capital is a leading investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions. We are seeking highly motivated young professionals to join our team as Analysts. As a Sell Side Analyst, you will serve to support the sell-side in managing and coordinating the firm’s diverse needs regarding, but not limited to, financial analysis, financial modeling, prospect and other research, organization, prospect/client interaction, project management, CIM writing and/or coordination, and due diligence assistance.  

Responsibilities 

• Financial Information Management: Request and follow up on financial information from prospects and clients to ensure timely collection and accuracy. 
• Financial Analysis and Valuation: Accurately spread, analyze, and interpret financial statements and supporting documents; generate insightful questions and comments to support valuations and client understanding. 
• Business Understanding and Documentation: Listen carefully, think critically, and document key learnings about each business being analyzed, providing the foundation for advisory and valuation work. 
• Valuation Presentation and Review: Learn, utilize, and improve valuation presentation tools; produce professional, client-ready analyses and participate in reviews with clients and prospects, answering questions and clarifying findings. 
• Marketing Material Creation: Develop Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) from the ground up, incorporating detailed financial analyses and business insights. 
• Client Relationship Support: Assist in the creation and execution of CRM campaigns that align with client engagement strategies. 
• Team Development: Manage, mentor, and review the work of interns, ensuring accuracy, quality, and professional growth toward future analyst roles. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 
• 3.60+ GPA
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills, with keen attention to detail. 
• Ability to think critically and translate financial data into actionable insights. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with CRM platforms a plus. 
• Highly organized with strong time management and project coordination skills. 
• Intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrated leadership potential and interest in mentoring others. 

About Calder Capital:

Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.

Notice: Calder Capital, LLC is not affiliated with any similarly named organizations or entities. To verify communications from our firm, visit our website or contact [email protected].