Corporate Development / M&A Analyst

Stagwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagwell is seeking a Corporate Development / M&A Analyst to join its Investment & Strategy team, focusing on sourcing, executing, and integrating acquisitions across the network. 0–1 years of investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory experience preferred; immediate start.

You will build models, coordinate due diligence, and prepare materials for investment decisions while working cross-functionally with Stagwell teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required or preferred.
• 0–1 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, or private equity.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; advanced Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Source and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets across marketing, communications, and technology.
• Build acquisition and LBO-style models, including valuation and pro forma projections.
• Manage due diligence workstreams across financial, legal, tax, and operational areas for live transactions.
• Prepare investment committee materials, deal summaries, and transaction recommendations.
• Support negotiation and drafting of transaction documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, etc.).
• Coordinate with target management and cross-functional Stagwell teams during diligence and integration.
• Track and report on status of active deal pipeline and integration milestones.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel expertise

Valuation

Due diligence coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world's most ambitious clients.

We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a workforce with rich diversity of age, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, ability and background. As a network, we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline, invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry, and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work.

Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses, where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate, is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together, we can transform marketing. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

Overview

Stagwell is seeking a Corporate Development / M&A Analyst to join its Investment & Strategy team, focused on sourcing, executing, and integrating acquisitions across the network.

0–1 years of investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory experience preferred. Please note this position is for immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Source and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets across the marketing, communications, and technology landscape
• Build acquisition and LBO-style models, including valuation, purchase price allocation, and pro forma projections
• Manage due diligence workstreams across financial, legal, tax, and operational areas for live transactions, including review of quality-of-earnings reports from third-party diligence providers
• Prepare investment committee materials, deal summaries, and transaction recommendations
• Support negotiation and drafting of transaction documents, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and disclosure schedules, in coordination with legal counsel
• Coordinate with target company management and cross-functional Stagwell teams during diligence and integration
• Track and report on the status of the active deal pipeline and closed transaction integration milestones

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in finance, accounting, or a related quantitative field
• 0–1 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, or private equity
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; advanced Excel proficiency required
• Familiarity with M&A transaction documents and the overall deal lifecycle, from sourcing through integration
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals and workstreams simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced deal environment

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of total compensation for this role is $85,000–95,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.