Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst
Required skills
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- M&A
- corporate development
- investment banking
- private equity
- financial analysis
- valuation
- due diligence
- integration activities
- data flow management
Nice to have
- retail M&A
Role summary
Les Schwab is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst to join their corporate development team. The role focuses on identifying and executing strategic acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, due diligence, and project management. The analyst will support growth initiatives by sourcing targets, conducting valuations, presenting investment recommendations, and managing the due diligence and integration processes with cross-functional teams. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity. Experience in retail M&A is a plus.
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Les Schwab is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst to support our corporate development team in identifying and executing strategic acquisition opportunities. This role involves financial analysis, due diligence and project management with teams throughout the Les Schwab organization to drive growth through acquisitions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Source and identify potential acquisition opportunities for Les Schwab.
- Conduct financial analysis and valuation of target companies.
- Develop and present investment recommendations to senior management.
- Help manage the due diligence process for potential acquisitions.
- Work with cross-functional teams to perform due diligence & integration activities.
- Manage the data flow during the due diligence process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in retail M&A is a plus
BENEFITS:
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company-funded retirement plan - no cost to employee
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Hybrid arrangements available (work 1-2 days per week from home)
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee discount
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities. This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times.
