Investment Banking Summer Analyst (2026)
Founded in 2000, The Sage Group (www.sagellc.com) is an independent investment bank that advises premium branded consumer and retail companies on a wide range of M&A and other corporate finance transactions.
Sage has distinguished itself by closing some of the highest profile transactions within the fashion & retail, beauty & personal care, and digitally native brand sectors. Select clients include Guess, Paige, Oribe, Frankies Bikinis, Henry Rose, JAXXON, Mackage, J.McLaughlin, GLAMGLOW, TOMS, Dutch (dba Joie, Current Elliott, and Equipment), Intermix, Too Faced, J Brand, Vince, Chubbies, Honey Birdette, Jaxxon, and Juicy Couture, among many others.
Sage is seeking summer analysts in its Los Angeles office. Successful candidates would receive regular exposure to senior bankers and live deals, as well as regular structured and hands-on training experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing financial and valuation analyses
- Assisting with due diligence
- Creating pitch books, presentations, and marketing materials
- Performing company- and industry-specific research
- Helping support overall business development and transaction execution
Qualifications:
- Previous professional and/or academic finance experience preferred
- Superior academic record
- Have completed Junior year
- Technical competency (e.g., financial modeling coursework)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Terrific work ethic
- Strong interest in a long-term career in investment banking
- Interest in apparel, personal care, specialty retail, e-commerce and other verticals within the branded consumer sector
- Willingness to relocate to Los Angeles