Advisory Analyst, BDO Capital Advisors – Summer 2026 (Richmond)

Job Summary:

BDO Capital Advisors (BCA) is seeking a motivated Analyst to join the firm’s expanding practice in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting, valuation, and modelling concepts and will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will be expected to research prospective clients and their industries, assist in the creation of pitch materials, develop financial models and draft offering memoranda. The candidate will gain in-depth exposure to the financials and operations of companies in a wide range of industries and to the execution of investment banking transactions including mergers and acquisitions and private placements. At BCA, analysts actively participate in every phase of a client engagement. BCA has a robust pipeline of prospective and active engagements and is seeking a candidate that can make an immediate impact. The BCA analyst program develops the skills and relationships necessary to launch a career in the field of investment banking.

BDO Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned affiliate of BDO USA, P.C., is a leading middle market investment bank that focuses on sellside advisory, acquisition advisory, capital raising and board advisory services. The firm has deep industry knowledge, extensive cross-border transaction experience and best-in-class deal execution capabilities. BDO’s investment bankers have collectively executed hundreds of transactions for clients including family-owned and entrepreneur-led companies, public corporations and leading private equity firms. BCA professionals leverage the full depth and breadth of BDO USA’s resources and sourcing network, which includes 75 offices and over 12,000 professionals across the United States. BCA is a FINRA/SIPC member firm.

The BCA team specializes in providing sellside M&A advisory services to middle market clients with enterprise values between $25 million and $500 million. The firm has broad industry expertise having closed transactions across industries including the Manufacturing & Distribution, Consumer, Food & Retail, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Business Services, Energy & Natural Resources and Technology, Media & Telecom sectors.

BCA has reach with international buyers and insight into global M&A trends via the BDO International network, which has consistently ranked as a Top 10 global M&A middle market advisor by total deal volume. BDO International Corporate Finance operates in approximately 100 countries with over 2,000 professionals who provide investment banking services for clients across the globe.

Job Duties:

• Supports the execution and the origination of M&A transactions
• Develops financial models, including DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO, comparable trading, and transaction analyses
• Analyzes companies and industries and works directly with client management teams
• Prepares pitch books, offering memoranda and management presentations
• Organizes and manages responses to inquiries from potential investors as well as coordinates other diligence activities
• Manages several projects concurrently
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution, required; focus in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, preferred

Experience:

• Internship in investment banking or finance-related field, preferred

License/Certifications:

• FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses, preferred (if not currently held, will be required shortly after hire)

Software:

• Proficient in of Microsoft Office Suite and research tools such as S&P CapitalIQ, FactSet, Bloomberg, and Intralinks, required

Languages:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multitask while working independently or within a group
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of basic accounting and valuation methodologies
Ability to travel, as necessary

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $78,000 - $85,000
Colorado Range: $66,000 - $72,000
Illinois Range: $74,000 - $76,000
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $75,000
Minnesota Range: $66,000 - $72,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $78,000
Washington Range: $68,000 - $78,000
Washington DC Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets