Analyst - Healthcare M&A

Investment Banking Analyst - Healthcare Services M&ALocation: Minneapolis, MN (In-Office)Corporate ProfileZiegler is a leading, privately held investment bank focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. For more than a century, Ziegler has advised healthcare organizations on strategic transactions, capital raising, and growth initiatives.Ziegler's Healthcare Investment Banking practice is one of the most active advisory platforms in the sector, providing innovative sell-side, buy-side, recapitalization, restructuring, private placement, and strategic advisory services to healthcare companies and investors.Business UnitZiegler's Healthcare M&A Investment Banking Practice ("HIBP") advises healthcare services companies, healthcare providers, and physician groups on mergers, acquisitions, and capital formation strategies.Ziegler's HIBP Minneapolis Office is a specialized group of approximately 8 bankers dedicated to advising home-based care providers, managed care organizations, and outsourced healthcare service providers. Over the past 15 years, the team has completed more than 80 M&A transactions, making it one of the most active investment banks within these spaces.The team operates with a highly collaborative and flat structure, allowing analysts to work directly with senior bankers and clients throughout the transaction process.Position OverviewZiegler is seeking a highly motivated Investment Banking Analyst to join its team in MinneapolisUnlike larger investment banks where responsibilities are often highly segmented, analysts at Ziegler are fully integrated into deal teams and play an active role across all phases of transaction execution and business development.Analysts work directly with Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, and Associates and have the unique opportunity to engage with clients, investors, and buyers early in their careers. The role offers meaningful exposure to live transactions and provides strong mentorship and training within a collaborative team environment.This position is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on experience, significant responsibility, and direct client interaction within a leading healthcare-focused investment banking platform.Candidates should be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Minneapolis, MN area.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Analyst will play a central role in both transaction execution and business development efforts, including:Building detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support live transactions and client engagementsPreparing transaction materials including Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), management presentations, and buyer outreach materialsSupporting all phases of M&A transactions, including marketing, diligence coordination, and closing processesManaging and organizing virtual data rooms and diligence materials for active transactionsConducting industry research, market analysis, and strategic positioning work for healthcare clientsAssisting with the preparation of client presentations and new business development materialsSupporting outreach and market coverage efforts, including identifying and engaging prospective clients and buyersParticipating in client meetings, buyer calls, and investor discussions, gaining direct exposure to transaction processes and strategic decision-makingProfessional QualificationsThe successful candidate will possess:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or another analytical disciplinePrior experience through internships or full-time roles in investment banking, ideally with M&A transaction exposureStrong financial modeling and valuation skills, including experience with transaction analysisSolid accounting knowledge and proficiency in three-statement financial analysisAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointStrong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPersonal AttributesSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior professionals and clientsExceptional organizational and time management abilitiesA proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyA strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environmentIntellectual curiosity and a willingness to quickly learn new concepts and industriesThe ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environmentFlexibility to work extended hours and occasional travel as required in an investment banking roleAnalyst Development and MentorshipZiegler offers analysts a highly hands-on learning environment within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team structure.Analysts benefit from:Direct mentorship from senior bankersMeaningful responsibility on live transactions from the outsetDirect client engagement and participation in transaction discussionsExposure to all aspects of the M&A process from origination through closingOpportunities to develop deep expertise in the rapidly evolving healthcare services sectorEqual OpportunityZiegler is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to building and supporting a diverse workforce.

Created: 2026-04-16