M&A & Portfolio Value Lead - Hybrid Role

Lyra Technology Group

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Lyra Technology Group seeks an Associate to support our M&A integration, value creation, and portfolio operations in a hybrid Chicago-based role. You will build financial models for prospective MSP acquisitions, track performance across portfolio companies, and own the operating rhythm for leadership including board materials and cross-functional projects.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of M&A or value-creation experience, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and experience presenting to PE

Qualifications

2–4 years of experience in M&A integration, post-merger integration, or value creation roles.
Experience presenting to PE sponsors, board members, or C-suite leadership in investment committee settings.
Ability to build repeatable integration artifacts: playbooks, SOPs, KPI trackers, value creation plans.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency with financial modeling experience.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models for MSP acquisitions, including valuation, synergy, and return analysis.
Lead diligence and post-merger integration workstreams with internal/external stakeholders.
Synthesize market research to sharpen platform investment focus.
Draft board decks, investor updates, and internal communications representing leadership.