Business Analyst

H.C. Wainwright \& Co.

Location:

New York, NY (On-site)

Employment Type:

Full-Time; Total Compensation including base salary and

discretionary performance-based bonus from

$80,000 - $100,000 with eligibility for annual increases

About H.C. Wainwright \& Co.

H.C. Wainwright \& Co. is a full-service investment bank providing corporate finance, strategic advisory, and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on life sciences and healthcare. We deliver differentiated insight and execution to our clients through deep sector expertise and a collaborative, results-driven culture.

Position Overview

H.C. Wainwright \& Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support our deal and coverage teams through the maintenance of internal databases and the preparation of high-quality pitch and marketing materials. This role is integral to the firm's day-to-day operations and offers meaningful exposure to the work of a leading sector-focused investment bank. It is well suited to an early-career professional with a finance or accounting background who values accuracy, structure, and professional presentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain, update, and audit internal databases to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across firm systems
2. Prepare, format, and update marketing materials, pitch books, and general presentation decks for the banking and coverage teams
3. Compile company, transaction, and market data from internal and third-party sources
4. Support the standardization and continuous improvement of templates and recurring materials
5. Coordinate with senior team members to gather inputs and incorporate revisions accurately and on deadline
6. Perform quality-control checks on data and documents to ensure a polished, error-free final product

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field
2. Approximately 1–2 years of professional experience, ideally in accounting, consulting, financial services, or a comparable analytical role
3. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with large datasets
4. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
5. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
6. Clear written and verbal communication skills
7. A reliable, self-directed work ethic and the ability to take ownership of recurring processes

Preferred Attributes

1. Familiarity with financial or capital markets terminology
2. Experience maintaining databases, CRMs, or structured data systems
3. Interest in life sciences, healthcare, or the broader investment banking industry

Compensation \& Benefits

The role offers a starting base salary of $80,000 - $100,000, with eligibility for annual salary increases and a discretionary bonus tied to overall firm performance. The position provides stability, professional development, and direct exposure to the operations of a premier investment bank, along with the firm's standard benefits package.