M&A Associate

Note - This role is virtual / hybrid - Can be based anywhere in North America

FLS is looking to add a strong M&A Associate to support execution of our global inorganic growth agenda. This is a hands-on role in a lean team, with direct involvement in live transactions. The candidate will be expected to take ownership across the full deal lifecycle: from initial analysis through due diligence, signing, and into integration.

Profile

· 3–6 years in Investment Banking (M&A), Corporate M&A, or advisory (Big 4)

· Strong financial and accounting fundamentals

· Practical transaction experience in end-to-end M&A processes (beyond preparing materials)

· Fluent in English

Role

· Build and run financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, Comps; LBOs a plus)

· Prepare clear, decision-oriented materials for senior management (investment cases, memos)

· Manage IRLs and VDRs

· Coordinate cross-functional due diligence (finance, legal, tax, IT, operations)

· Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders

· Identify key risks and value drivers early

· Support offers (NBOs/LOIs), SPA process, and execution through closing

· Contribute to integration planning

What matters

· Ownership and ability to drive workstreams independently

· Structured but pragmatic approach

· Clear communication, especially under pressure

· Ability to keep processes moving and teams aligned

· Focus on execution over complexity

Success looks like

· Reliable execution across multiple deals

· High-quality output with limited supervision

· Issues identified early

· Takes ownership and leads autonomously

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

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