Analyst, M&A and Strategy

Ridgepost Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgepost Capital (NYSE: RPC) seeks an Analyst, M&A and Strategy to support inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions and partnerships. The role reports to the Director, M&A and Strategy and interacts with senior leadership across the firm.

This position provides exposure to senior leadership and board-level decision-making within a growing private markets platform, ideal for high-potential banking analysts seeking a long-term strategic role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2–3 years in investment banking, asset management, M&A, or corporate development.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and valuation.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with CapitalIQ, PitchBook, or similar databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models for targets and internal planning.
• Analyze transaction structures, valuation drivers, earnouts, and financing aspects.
• Produce transaction analyses (accretion/dilution, IRR, comps) for decision-makers.
• Support due diligence, synthesize data into actionable insights for dealteams.
• Draft materials for deal committees and boards, coordinate with stakeholders.
• Assist integration post-announcement across functional streams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel (Advanced)

PowerPoint

Valuation analysis

M&A strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

CapitalIQ

PitchBook

Job description

Ridgepost Capital (NYSE: RPC) is a leading private markets solutions provider with over $45 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. Ridgepost Capital(“RPC”) invests across Private Equity, Private Credit, and Venture Capital in access-constrained strategies, with a focus on the middle and lower-middle market. Ridgepost Capital’s products have a global investor base and aim to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns. For additional information, please visit www.ridgepostcapital.com.

Job Description

The Analyst, M&A and Strategy will support the evaluation and execution of inorganic growth strategies and opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other strategic initiatives. Will report directly to the Director, M&A and Strategy and have a high-level of interaction with senior leadership across the firm.

This role provides exposure to senior leadership, board-level decision-making, and key complex strategic initiatives at a growing alternative asset management platform. It is well-suited for a high-performing banking analyst seeking a long-term, corporate strategic role within the alternatives industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models related to acquisition targets and internal business planning
• Analyze transaction structures, valuation drivers, earnouts, and financing considerations
• Produce transaction financial and valuation analyses including accretion / dilution, IRR, public and private market comparables, etc.
• Support due diligence by synthesizing financial, operational, and market data into actionable insights

M&A and Strategic Support

• Support evaluation and execution of M&A transactions and strategic partnerships
• Prepare deal committee and board materials for potential transactions
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Assist in integration efforts post-announcement including the project management of integration work streams across key functional areas

Valuation & Market Analysis

• Perform peer valuation and comp. set analysis across other public asset managers
• Analyze trading multiples, precedent transactions, and other market data points
• Track peer disclosures, earnings, and investor day materials to inform public shareholder strategy, as well as other private market transactions in the asset management space
• Maintain an internal CRM of the M&A pipeline and target lists
• Draft high-quality presentations for senior management and board meetings that clearly articulate complex topics, analysis and conclusions ensuring materials are analytically rigorous and executive‑ready
• Any additional responsibilities or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in:
• Investment banking (Financial Institutions Group, Asset Management, M&A, Leveraged Finance or similar) and/or Corporate Development (financial institution preferred)
• Demonstrated interest in alternative asset management and private markets
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and valuation
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Familiarity with financial databases (e.g., CapitalIQ, PitchBook, etc.)
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce investor‑grade materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort working with senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Ability to travel (approx. 10-15%).

Expected annual salary range:

$130,000-170,000

The duties and responsibilities described above are not comprehensive and additional tasks will be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.