J.S. Held LLC is hiring a Senior Analyst, Corporate Development to join our M&A deal team. This role plays an integral part in evaluating acquisitions, leading financial due diligence, and building the quantitative analysis that drives our growth strategy.
What You'll Do
- Support preliminary target diligence, including NDA negotiation, information requests, and initial financial models.
- Maintain a database of potential target companies and manage a presentation tracking the current pipeline.
- Communicate key updates regularly to investors and firm leadership.
- Support due diligence processes through data gathering, analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
- Lead and support internal processes and analytics related to transactions.
- Prepare business cases, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and investors.
- Assist in developing new business lines and other corporate development initiatives.
- Assist in negotiating and executing transaction agreements alongside legal counsel.
- Work closely with the Corporate Development integration team on key integration workstreams.
- Monitor and report on post-transaction integration and performance.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1-3 years of M&A experience in investment banking, corporate development, or private equity.
- Rigorous analytical skills, including building financial models, valuation analysis, competitive research, and market sizing.
- High competency in translating acquisition opportunities into compelling PowerPoint decks.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to convey strategic findings.
- Robust project management skills, with a track record of delivering concurrent, high-quality, cross-functional projects.
- Exceptional proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Nice to Have
- Sector experience in professional services or business services is a plus.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Team & Environment
You will report to the Vice President, Corporate Development and be part of the team responsible for acquisitions and lift outs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $110,000-$140,000
- Flexible work environment with remote options; expectation is approximately 3 days in the office.
- Flexible Time Off policy.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match.
- Commuter Benefit.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role with an expectation of approximately 3 days in the office per week.
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
