Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst Job Details | Calian

Summary

Calian Group is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst to join its Mergers and Acquisitions team. The role supports M&A execution through due diligence, financial modeling, valuation analysis, reporting, transaction closing, opportunity research, and post-transaction integration planning.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and analyze financial reports based on information obtained and prepare various scenarios to help establish potential deals, including detailed financial and valuation models
• Prepare customized presentations for business executive teams to support decision making
• Assist the leadership team in preparing offer documentation, including Indications of Interest and Letters of Intent
• Conduct in-depth research and gather qualifying information to identify potential M&A opportunities
• Identify potential risks and impacts a transaction may have on the organization and propose corresponding solutions
• Meet with leadership teams and advisors to determine business requirements and potential opportunities
• Collaborate with senior management on prospecting activities
• Support strategic positioning of the business with potential acquisition targets
• Perform due diligence tasks across functional areas as required
• Support deal closing activities, including purchase agreement inputs, net working capital analysis, and tracking of closing conditions
• Provide support for planning and execution of post-transaction integration activities
• Perform other duties as required within the context of the role

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 2-5 years of experience in a financial or accounting role at the transactional level
• Experience participating in mergers and acquisitions activities
• Experience with financial modelling, valuation analysis, and financial due diligence
• Ability to think at both detailed and summary levels
• Exceptional attention to detail when drafting agreements and conducting due diligence
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, prioritize, and interpret statistical, operational, and financial data
• Ability to think proactively, critically, and independently to make sound decisions
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, initiative, and commitment to achieving results
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong research and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership teams, advisors, and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in problem solving

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 2-5 years of experience in a financial or accounting role at the transactional level
• Experience participating in mergers and acquisitions activities
• Experience with financial modelling, valuation analysis, and financial due diligence
• Ability to think at both detailed and summary levels
• Exceptional attention to detail when drafting agreements and conducting due diligence
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, prioritize, and interpret statistical, operational, and financial data
• Ability to think proactively, critically, and independently to make sound decisions
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, initiative, and commitment to achieving results
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong research and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership teams, advisors, and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in problem solving

Benefits

• Remote work