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Alexander Sterling

Investment Banking Graduate

Analytical finance professional with expertise in M&A advisory, financial modeling, and capital markets. Passionate about structuring deals that create lasting value.

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Profile Summary

Recent MSc Finance graduate from the London School of Economics with a strong foundation in corporate finance, valuation, and financial markets. Completed internships at leading investment banks where I supported live transactions across the technology and healthcare sectors.


Proficient in building complex LBO and DCF models, conducting comparable company analysis, and preparing pitch materials for C-suite audiences. Seeking a full-time analyst role within a top-tier investment bank's M&A or Coverage team.

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Deal Experience

Summer 2025
Summer Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs — Technology, Media & Telecom
Supported 2 live M&A transactions ($500M-$2B EV range). Built accretion/dilution models, prepared management presentations, and conducted industry landscape analysis for fintech targets.
Winter 2024
Off-Cycle Investment Banking Intern
JP Morgan — Healthcare Investment Banking
Assisted in a $1.2B cross-border pharma divestiture. Developed buyer universe lists, coordinated due diligence data rooms, and refined valuation summaries for steering committee.
Summer 2024
Corporate Finance Intern
Deloitte — Financial Advisory
Performed purchase price allocations and goodwill impairment tests. Automated reporting workflows in Excel VBA, reducing client delivery time by 15%.

Core Competencies

Financial Modeling

DCF / LBO / M&A 95%
Three Statement Modeling 90%
Comparable Analysis 88%

Markets & Analysis

Equity Capital Markets 85%
Credit Analysis 80%
Macro Research 82%

Tools & Languages

Excel / VBA 98%
Bloomberg Terminal 92%
Python (Pandas/NumPy) 75%
Skill Focus
2026
Financial Modeling (35%)
Strategic Advisory (25%)
Markets & Research (20%)
Data & Automation (20%)

Education

MSc Finance
London School of Economics
Distinction (Expected) | 2024 — 2026
CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
BSc Economics (First Class)
University of Warwick
First Class Honours | 2021 — 2024
Dissertation: M&A Premium Determinants in European Tech

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Currently seeking 2026 Investment Banking Analyst opportunities. Open to relocating to London, New York, or Hong Kong.

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