Senior Analyst Corporate Development

Job Description

The Global Corporate Strategy team is aligned with the C-suite and drives initiatives in the following major areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Imperatives, and In-house Consulting. This position will assist the assessment and execution of specific acquisition, joint venture, alliance, and divestiture opportunities on a global basis by (i) analyzing together with senior colleagues (Director, Sr. Director, and CFO), the competitive landscape for potential deals and (ii) contributing to the entire M&A process from outreach to business case development, Board review, negotiation strategy and deal closing. The candidate must possess the ability to occasionally travel (domestic and international) as needed for active projects.

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Responsibilities

Analytical and Problem Solving: Use strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative. Plan and perform any and all financial and quantitative analyses that will yield critical answers to M&A questions. Understand the required data sets to complete the analysis and procure them accordingly. Utilize critical thinking to evaluate ambiguous issues and manage the delivery of timely, well triangulated analyses, with actionable insights.
Stakeholder Management and Leadership Communication: Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across all functions within the organization. Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, with senior stakeholders (Director+) across all functions. Create and oversee the development of major M&A presentations for senior executives. Develop work plans independently to effectively manage the day-to-day activities of global cross-functional teams. In addition, manage relationships with 3rd party advisors, where appropriate. Demonstrate mastery in Powerpoint to create impactful, concise communication material for senior leadership.
Financial Modeling: Showcase an ability to independently build complex financial and valuation models, with informed assumptions, and communicate strategic implications to senior colleagues. Demonstrate mastery of (i) valuation techniques including, but not limited to, discounted cash flows, public comparables, precedent M&A, leveraged buyouts, analysis at various prices, and sum-of-the-parts, as well as (ii) transaction math concepts including, but not limited to synergy assessments, pro forma ROIC, and earnings accretion/dilution. Reliably troubleshoot and enhance others' (i.e., advisors', Analysts') models under time pressure.
Project Management Skillset: Ability to build project plans and manage large cross-functional projects
M&A pipeline management and prospecting
Strategic Planning process management
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field
3+ years of experience in Corporate M&A, Investment Banking, Consulting. or Strategy and Business Development, focused on transaction analysis/support
Preferred Skills And Experiences

Ability to work unpredictable hours, and deliver superior results under pressure and time constraints
Comfortable on his/her feet building financial models and presenting with clarity to a variety of audiences
Motivated, self-starter, and possess a strategic mindset and enthusiasm
Strong situational- and self-awareness combined with a learning mindset
Communicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respect
Drive to second and third-order insights and develop clear communication and presentation materials to a variety of audiences
Possess a combination of out-of-the-box thinking and the ability to question the status quo / generally accepted beliefs
Comfortable with ambiguity and change
Experience of working in global, matrix organizations
Previous experiences in TIC industry
PMP certification a plus

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