Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

Summary:   The position of Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst will report directly to the Manager of Mergers and Acquisitions.  The position is responsible for documenting complex financial analysis projects. Provide modeling, analytical and execution support to the organization's mergers & acquisitions activities. 

 

Primary Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
Analyze Merger and Acquisition transactions including development of financial models, and assistance with due diligence process and deal closing
Work with internal finance teams on long range planning and forecasting models
Perform business, financial, and operations analysis to impact top-line and bottom-line results and support senior management decision-making
Develop and oversee new business plans for new or emerging opportunities
Utilizing various valuation techniques, package financial information on business deals for senior management, identifying synergies and analyzing financial risks. 

 

Qualifications:

 
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or mathematics preferred.
Three to five years of financial experience is preferred, with a minimum one-year of experience in an analysis/planning role strongly preferred. Will consider recent university graduate with strong analytical skills and career ambition.
Corporate development experience is also strongly preferred
Ability to model complex financial questions/issues
Ability to think analytically and creatively
Strong oral and written presentation skills
Advanced PC skills including Excel, Access and PowerPoint 
Solid financial modeling skills
Strong knowledge of modern financial theory
Understanding of accounting is a plus
Ability to multi-task projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility