Senior Associate or Associate Business Development

Retained Exclusive Search supporting Previous search we completed for Mgr Bus DevelopmentAs our Senior Associate/Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, you will be a key contributor to our clients growth/investment strategy and execution. This is more than an M&A role - it's an expansive leadership opportunity. You will serve as a trusted partner to the executive team, ensuring our organization grows successfully in today's dynamic market. Your responsibilities will span the full lifecycle of M&A transactions, from sourcing and diligence to integration support.Due Diligence Leadership:Lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence efforts across financial, legal, operational, and commercial domains.Identify risks and opportunities to inform investment decisions and integration planning.Deal Structuring & Negotiation:Negotiate purchase and sale agreements in alignment with company objectives and risk mitigation strategies.Support transaction structuring and financing efforts.Strategic Evaluation:Develop and refine acquisition thesis to assess strategic fit and value creation potential.Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify trends and opportunities.Financial Modeling & Analysis:Build detailed financial models and rate-of-return analyses to support investment decisions.Evaluate deal economics and sensitivities to guide recommendations.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with finance, legal, strategy, and operations teams to ensure seamless deal execution.Coordinate with external transaction sources, financing partners, and management teams.Reporting & Communication:Prepare investment memorandums, due diligence packages, and presentation materials for internal stakeholders, executive leadership and the Board of municate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively.What We Need from YouYou are a results-driven professional with a strong foundation in finance, strategy, and deal execution. You bring a collaborative mindset and a passion for growth.M&A Experience: 1-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related field.Financial Acumen: Advanced financial modeling skills and a deep understanding of valuation methodologies.Analytical Rigor: Ability to synthesize complex data and draw actionable insights.Negotiation & Communication: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to influence and build consensus across stakeholders.Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Tools: Extreme proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly and accurately create financial models. Able to quickly convert ideas and concepts into professional presentations in PowerPoint.Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CPA or CFA is a plus.Team Orientation: A collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the deal process.Motivated: Self-motivated professional with strong work ethic and interest in investing and business strategyTravel: Along with others on the M&A team travel will approximate 25%. Travel will be in short trips within the continental USA.

Created: 2026-02-08