M&A, Associate Role

ZenaTech Inc.; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech Inc. in Ireland seeks an experienced M&A professional to source targets, build financial models, conduct due diligence, and coordinate closing activities for strategic acquisitions. You will support senior management and help track an active deal funnel in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes valuation expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel to the US, with an on-site full-time work arrangement in a multinational tech setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, accounting or related field.
• Experience in Finance, M&A, Investment Banking, Consulting, Corporate Development or Private Equity is helpful but not mandatory.
• Strong valuation and financial statements analysis knowledge.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to the US is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deal sourcing and screening of potential targets based on strategic fit and valuation.
• Build and maintain complex financial models and validate assumptions.
• Identify M&A opportunities and assess industry trends.
• Coordinate due diligence across financial, legal, operational areas.
• Support deal documentation review and closing activities.
• Attend senior management meetings and maintain deal trackers.
• Take detailed notes in meetings with potential targets.

Skills

Financial modeling

Financial statements analysis

Due diligence

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, accounting or related field

Job description

Job Overview:

ZenaTech is a Nasdaq-listed technology company focused on AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), and Technology solutions for mission-critical applications for business and governments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of drone applications across various industries, including defense, agriculture, logistics and commercial in applications like traffic management, wildfire response, environmental monitoring, border control and industrial inspections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal Sourcing and Screening: Analyze and screen potential acquisition targets based on strategic fit, financial performance, and valuation. Conduct industry and market research to identify trends, competitive landscapes, and acquisition opportunities.
• Financial modeling and financial statement analysis of target companies. Build and maintain complex financial models, and validate assumptions and assess risks. Understand the strategic and operational needs of target companies and translate key findings/observations into financial models – incorporate strategic inputs related to market capture, pricing, capital investment, hiring needs, etc.
• M&A Pipeline Building: Identify potential target M&A opportunities and assess the industry related thematic trends. Assist in evaluating potential M&A opportunities and structuring deal consideration. Understand the strategic and operational needs of target companies and translate key findings/observations into financial models
• Due Diligence: Coordinate due diligence workstreams across financial, legal, operational, commercial and other areas. Summarize key findings and assist Director, M&A in making recommendations.
• Deal Execution: Support deal documentation review in collaboration with Director, M&A. Coordinate closing activities with various stakeholders. Assist in closing activities and post-merger integration planning
• Assist in senior management meetings and updates, and communications as required.
• Maintain a detailed opportunity funnel, deal tracker and internal trackers and communication channels as needed
• Setup and attend meetings with potential targets and senior management, and take detailed notes

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business, economics, accounting or related field
• Having full-time experience in Finance, M&A, Investment Banking, Consulting, Corporate Development or Private Equity is helpful but not mandatory
• Strong understanding of valuation, financial statements analysis and due diligence processes
• Very strong knowledge of financial modeling, business financials and accounting
• Excellent project management skills, communication abilities and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently, think strategically, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to the US is a plus for this role but not mandatory

Full-time on-site role

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drone technology and AI-driven innovations. Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drone applications across multiple industries. Collaborative and innovative work environment with a mission-driven team. If you are a forward-thinking professional passionate about driving innovation and building high-impact partnerships, we invite you to apply and be part of our groundbreaking journey.

"We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status."