M&A Analyst

Key Responsibilities
Conduct financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence for acquisition, divestiture, and strategic investment opportunities
Build and maintain complex financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, leveraged buyout (LBO), and merger models
Perform industry, market, and competitive research to identify acquisition targets and evaluate strategic opportunities
Analyze financial statements, operating metrics, and business performance to support investment recommendations.
Prepare investment memoranda, board presentations, executive summaries, and transaction materials
Coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts with finance, legal, tax, operations, HR, and external advisors
Support transaction execution, including negotiations, purchase agreements, financing activities, and closing processes
Monitor market trends, valuation multiples, and industry developments affecting acquisition strategy
Assist with post-merger integration planning and synergy tracking where applicable
Develop relationships with investment bankers, consultants, legal counsel, and other external stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
2–4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, private equity, or M&A consulting
Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation methodologies, and financial statement analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience building integrated financial models from scratch
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, CFA, or progress toward a CFA designation
Private Equity experience
Experience supporting middle-market or large-cap M&A transactions
Familiarity with financial databases such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet, or Bloomberg
Experience with data visualization or financial reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed remotely from a dedicated home office environment utilizing standard office equipment.
Position requires extended periods of sitting and computer use.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Requires close visual acuity for reviewing payroll records, reports, and system data.
May require occasional travel to support regional business unit operations and payroll initiatives.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work arrangement
Yes