Associate Director, Global Mergers and Acquisitions (Open to Remote)

Bertelsmann; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertelsmann's Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate Director for its Global Mergers & Acquisitions team in New York. The role involves managing M&A deals, conducting financial analyses, and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive strategic growth initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in investment banking or corporate development, and operational experience in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription drug insurance

Dental

Vision

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in investment banking or corporate development.
• Strong understanding of accounting and key operating metrics.
• Proficiency in multiple languages (Spanish, Portuguese, German, French) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A deals and build financial models for valuation.
• Drive creation of deal documents for approval.
• Complete business and financial due diligence.

Skills

Quantitative abilities

Financial and valuation analyses

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

MBA or education in Business Analytics

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Associate Director, Global Mergers and Acquisitions

Pay Competitive

Location New York/New York

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 260975

Penguin Random House is seeking a new Associate Director to join our Global Mergers & Acquisitions team.


About the PRH Global M&A Team: we are a fast-paced, collaborative team that works closely with the CEO of Penguin Random House and PRH senior leadership both locally and globally to advance PRH’s inorganic growth objectives. Each project we undertake brings unique insight and exposure to the inner-workings of Penguin Random House and our parent company, Bertelsmann, and the opportunity to participate in the discussions that drive our global agenda.


As the Associate Director, you will report to the VP of Global Mergers & Acquisitions and manage all aspects of active M&A deals with support from the team. The role provides a unique opportunity to leverage your M&A skill set and to strengthen your skills related to deal structuring and negotiating.

What you will do:

• Screen targets proactively and reactively to determine if they meet PRH’s acquisition criteria
• Build financial and discounted cash flow models to formulate a view on valuation
• Drive creation of deal documents including letters of intent and investment proposals for PRH and/or Bertelsmann approval
• Complete business and financial due diligence
• Manage due diligence process across all workstreams, including internal partners and third-party advisors
• Work closely with the legal team to review and provide feedback on transaction documents
• Support negotiations of various financial and legal deal-related topics
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop TSA and complete seamless integration post-close
• Prepare M&A related materials for strategic presentations for CEO, CFO, and shareholders
• Prepare ad hoc analyses to evaluate high-impact strategic projects
  

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• 3-6 years of work experience, with prior experience in investment banking, private equity and/or corporate development
• Strong quantitative abilities, with experience performing financial and valuation analyses
• A solid understanding of accounting and key operating metrics
• Excellent organizational skills and experience in prioritizing and executing multiple projects / deadlines
• A proactive mindset and are naturally self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• A strong interest and/or knowledge of media/digital media
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• An MBA or education in Business Analytics a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, or French a plus
• Global experience with exposure to European, Latin American and Asia Markets a plus
  

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.


Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.


Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 260975

About the company

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

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