ABOUT EARNIN

As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for people living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks. We’re fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We’re growing fast and excited to bring on world-class talent to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

EarnIn is becoming an AI-native company, embedding AI agents into how we build, analyze, and operate across every function. Teams use AI Agents to move from ideas to execution faster. By letting agents handle repetitive tasks, our people can focus on judgment, creativity, and hard problems. We pair this experimentation with the strict review and security guardrails our regulated financial environment requires, always keeping a focus on privacy and the people who rely on our products.

As a company, we are becoming AI-native, and we encourage you to use AI tools throughout much of your interview process. If you use AI during the live interview, just say so; a quick, natural mention of how it helped and why you are using it is all we need. What we're evaluating is your judgment, reasoning, and ability to own and defend your work, not whether AI was involved. Some rounds, particularly those focused on your career history and past experiences, will not allow the use of AI, and we'll let you know of those in advance. When in doubt, ask your recruiter or interviewer directly.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced M&A Associate to join our Corporate Development team and drive strategic growth through high-impact transactions. In this role, you will support the full lifecycle of M&A deals - from target screening and due diligence to valuation analysis and integration planning - while preparing investment memoranda and presentations for senior management and the board. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial modeling and valuation, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills. With at least 2+ years of investment banking experience or equivalent, you will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and play a critical role in shaping our company’s strategic direction.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,936 - $184,478 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This position is open to hybrid applicants based in the Bay Area. This role will require in-office work 2-3 days a week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support the end-to-end process for M&A transactions, including target screening, due diligence, valuation, and integration planning.
Develop and maintain detailed financial models, perform valuation analyses, and assess the strategic fit of potential targets.
Conduct industry and market research to identify trends, competitive landscapes, and strategic opportunities.
Analyze financial statements and key performance indicators to support investment recommendations.
Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
Work closely with internal teams including finance, legal, operations, and external advisors to ensure smooth transaction execution.
Assist in the planning and execution of post-merger integration efforts, ensuring the realization of projected synergies.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Ideally 2+ years as an Investment Banking Analyst or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated sell-side experience executing M&A transactions, including financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
Strong financial, research, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.