M&A Strategy & Deal Execution Associate

A-LIGN; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Bonus

Job summary

A-LIGN is seeking a motivated M&A Corporate Development Associate to lead end-to-end transaction execution, from sourcing opportunities to due diligence and integration planning.

You will build financial models, analyze targets, and prepare memos for investment committees while coordinating with senior leadership and external advisers in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates typically hold a Finance/Accounting degree and 2–3 years in IB, PE, or corporate development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 2–3 years experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end M&A process coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Review CIMs, management presentations, and data rooms to form investment theses.
• Build and maintain financial models including valuation and LBO/return analyses.
• Source and screen targets with senior leadership and maintain deal pipelines.
• Coordinate diligence workstreams across financial, legal, technical, and HR areas.
• Prepare investment committee materials and deal memos for approvals.
• Support negotiation, structuring, and execution activities including LOIs and purchase agreements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Job description

A-LIGN is seeking a motivated M&A Corporate Development Associate to lead end-to-end transaction execution, from sourcing opportunities to due diligence and integration planning.

You will build financial models, analyze targets, and prepare memos for investment committees while coordinating with senior leadership and external advisers in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates typically hold a Finance/Accounting degree and 2–3 years in IB, PE, or corporate development.