Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ladd & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladd & Co. is recruiting an Associate for its M&A practice in New York. The Associate will lead workstreams across live transactions including modelling, materials preparation, and diligence coordination.

This role offers direct exposure to private-market transactions in technology, healthcare, and more, ensuring execution quality under senior supervision. Ideal candidates possess 3–6 years of experience at top firms and a strong technical foundation.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' relevant experience at a leading advisory firm, investment bank, or principal investor.
• Demonstrated workstream ownership on live transactions or mandates.
• Strong technical foundation in the relevant practice area.

Responsibilities

• Own workstreams across live transactions including modelling and diligence coordination.
• Ensure execution quality under supervision of senior practitioners.
• Provide direct exposure to private-market transactions across various sectors.

Skills

Workstream ownership

Technical foundation

Cross-border execution

Job description

The firm is recruiting an Associate to its M&A practice. Associates own workstreams across live transactions — modelling, materials, diligence coordination, structuring input, and direct counterparty contact — and are accountable for execution quality under the supervision of senior practitioners.

The role provides direct exposure to private-market transactions across technology, real estate, energy, healthcare, industrials, and consumer sectors, with mandates often spanning multiple jurisdictions. The firm's deal flow is sourced through its principal network and origination partner programme rather than through traditional pitching cycles.

Suited to candidates with prior investment banking, transaction advisory, or principal investing experience.

Requirements

• 3–6 years' relevant experience at a leading advisory firm, investment bank, or principal investor
• Demonstrated workstream ownership on live transactions or mandates
• Strong technical foundation in the relevant practice area
• Cross-border execution experience preferred
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction