October 2025
Remote
Areta is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join our growing advisory team focused on digital assets. In this role, you will work closely with senior bankers and founders to support M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates for some of the most innovatives companies in the world.
As an Associate, you will take a leading role in transaction execution and client engagement - managing analysts, driving workstreams, and delivering high-quality materials and analysis. You’ll contribute to all stages of the deal process, from origination to execution, in a fast-paced environment at the intersection of finance and technology.
Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates, including due diligence, valuation, and process management.
Oversee and review analyst work on financial models, market research, and client deliverables.
Prepare pitch materials, management presentations, and transaction documents for internal and external stakeholders.
Support senior bankers in client interactions, negotiations, and deal structuring.
Monitor market trends, token ecosystems, and valuation dynamics across the digital asset industry.
Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting origination initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development (crypto or fintech experience preferred).
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with deep understanding of corporate finance and transaction execution.
Excellent communication, project management, and presentation abilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, globally distributed team.
Demonstrated interest in digital assets, Web3, or emerging technologies.
What we offer:
Direct exposure to live transactions and client interactions from origination to closing.
Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership composed of alumni from Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and J.P. Morgan.
Significant responsibility and visibility within a lean, high-performing team.
Exposure to the most active crypto and Web3 ecosystems globally.
Competitive compensation with potential for performance-based bonuses and long-term career progression.
