Merger & Acquisition Strategic Analyst

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, dental and vision plans

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) is seeking a Strategic Analyst for Mergers & Acquisitions in Morristown, NJ. You will evaluate potential acquisitions, perform due diligence, and help integrate acquired companies into SEC’s M&A team, with significant exposure to executives and global leaders.

You will lead valuation analyses, develop strategic insights, and build cross-functional collaboration to support growth objectives while communicating findings to stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• BA in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• MBA preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned aspects of the transaction process, from valuation through deal completion.
• Conduct valuation and financial analyses, including DCF, merger consequences and IRR.
• Synthesize due diligence findings and identify key risks.
• Draft reports and deliver presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Valuation methodologies

Accounting & financial analysis

PowerPoint presentation development

Education

BA in Finance/ Economics/ Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States

Job ID: 91680

We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a Merger & Acquisition Strategic Analyst

Your Main Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Strategic Analyst- Mergers and Acquisitions is a key member of Schindler Elevator Corporation (SEC) M&A team participating in all acquisition activities (pre-close and post-merger). This role will evaluate potential company acquisitions, mergers, and strategic investments. The Analyst's primary role is to assess whether a transaction creates value and supports business growth objectives. The highly motivated individual in this role will have significant visibility to executive management and global leaders. The Analyst will play an integral role in due diligence as well as the smooth transition of newly acquired companies into SEC’s M&A Integration team.

Essential Functions

• Lead assigned aspects of the transaction process, including valuation, due diligence, and through to deal completion.
• Conduct valuation and financial analyses, including discounted cash flow, merger consequences and investment returns for potential transactions.
• Synthesize and summarize due diligence findings with focus on identifying key risks.
• Draft tailored reports outlining key transaction insights based on the diligence analyses. Create and deliver presentations to key stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of transactional and integration plans required to evaluate and complete transactions.
• Organize and coordinate cross functional deal teams.
• Build partnerships with business unit and regional representatives to develop and understand strategic priorities.
• Design and conduct strategic, market, competitive and financial analyses of business development opportunities, including potential acquisitions, divestitures, alliances and strategic investments.
• Maintain and expand acquisition pipeline and database of prospects.

What You Bring

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education

• BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• MBA preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of Merger & Acquisition experience
• Elevator experience preferred
• Industrial space experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced Excel Skills
• Valuation methodologies
• Accounting & financial statement analysis
• PowerPoint presentation development

Special Requirements

Travel/Physical/Other

• Travel- Approximately 4-6 trips per year
• Strategic thinking
• Research & problem solving
• Project management
• Attention to detail
• Business acumen
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under tight deadline
• Cross-functional collaboration

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

Discover more on our career website.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

We Elevate