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As our Senior Associate/Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, you will be a key contributor to our clients growth/investment strategy and execution. This is more than an M&A role – it's an expansive leadership opportunity. You will serve as a trusted partner to the executive team, ensuring our organization grows successfully in today's dynamic market. Your responsibilities will span the full lifecycle of M&A transactions, from sourcing and diligence to integration support.

Due Diligence Leadership:

• Lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence efforts across financial, legal, operational, and commercial domains.
• Identify risks and opportunities to inform investment decisions and integration planning.

Deal Structuring & Negotiation:

• Negotiate purchase and sale agreements in alignment with company objectives and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support transaction structuring and financing efforts.

Strategic Evaluation:

• Develop and refine acquisition thesis to assess strategic fit and value creation potential.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify trends and opportunities.

Financial Modeling & Analysis:

• Build detailed financial models and rate-of-return analyses to support investment decisions.
• Evaluate deal economics and sensitivities to guide recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with finance, legal, strategy, and operations teams to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Coordinate with external transaction sources, financing partners, and management teams.

Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare investment memorandums, due diligence packages, and presentation materials for internal stakeholders, executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively.

What We Need from You

You are a results-driven professional with a strong foundation in finance, strategy, and deal execution. You bring a collaborative mindset and a passion for growth.

• M&A Experience: 1-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related field.
• Financial Acumen: Advanced financial modeling skills and a deep understanding of valuation methodologies.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to synthesize complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Negotiation & Communication: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to influence and build consensus across stakeholders.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Tools: Extreme proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly and accurately create financial models. Able to quickly convert ideas and concepts into professional presentations in PowerPoint.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CPA or CFA is a plus.
• Team Orientation: A collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the deal process.
• Motivated: Self-motivated professional with strong work ethic and interest in investing and business strategy
• Travel: Along with others on the M&A team travel will approximate 25%. Travel will be in short trips within the continental USA.

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