M&A Associate
Location: Corporate
Description:
Job Summary:The M&A Analyst will support the Mergers and Acquisitions team in identifying, analyzing, and executing acquisition opportunities. This role involves conducting financial analyses, market research, and due diligence to help assess the strategic value of potential deals. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, excellent analytical skills, and a keen interest in corporate growth through M&A.
Key Responsibilities:
Deal Sourcing and Analysis:
- Assist in identifying and evaluating acquisition targets, including initial screening and market research.
- Conduct industry and company-specific research to support strategic planning and target identification.
- Prepare financial models and valuation analyses to assess the attractiveness of target companies.
Financial Modeling:
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), precedent transactions, and comparable company analyses.
- Forecast financial performance and project post-acquisition synergies and outcomes.
Due Diligence:
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, operations, and tax, to gather relevant information.
- Support due diligence processes, ensuring thorough understanding and analysis of financials, operations, and strategic fit.
- Assist in organizing and managing the due diligence data room, ensuring timely and accurate document flow.
Transaction Execution:
- Prepare materials for executive presentations, summarizing deal rationale, financial implications, and strategic fit.
- Support transaction documentation, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), letters of intent (LOIs), and other required legal documentation.
- Work closely with the legal and finance teams to execute agreements and support integration planning.
Post-Acquisition Support:
- Assist in post-acquisition integration efforts by tracking key milestones, coordinating with integration teams, and ensuring that financial and operational targets are met.
- Conduct post-deal analysis to assess the financial and operational performance of acquired businesses.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA or CFA designation is a plus.
- 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a corporate M&A environment.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of M&A processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, and integration.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling software.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
