Merger & Acquisitions Analyst

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is partnering with a client in the Saint Louis area to hire a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst. This role supports the organization's strategic growth initiatives by providing financial analysis, valuation modeling, and transaction support throughout the M&A lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions or related fields, and proven hands-on deal experience with enterprise valuation and full transaction cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor1 degree required.
• MBA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate development, investment banking, or strategic finance.
• Hands-on deal experience including enterprise valuation and full M&A cycles.
• Strong financial modeling: building, stress-testing, and interpreting complex models (DCF, LBO, merger models).

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and valuation modeling to support acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.
• Assist with due diligence, transaction execution, and post-transaction integration efforts.
• Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to review documents and support deal execution.
• Prepare financial analyses, presentations, and materials for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Partner across departments to support strategic initiatives and contribute to successful M&A activities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal experience

Valuation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor1 degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce is partnering with a client in the Saint Louis area to hire a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst. This role supports the organization's strategic growth initiatives by providing financial analysis, valuation modeling, and transaction support throughout the M&A lifecycle. The ideal candidate will partner with cross‑functional teams to evaluate acquisition opportunities, conduct due diligence, and deliver insights that support key business and investment decisions.

• Conduct financial analysis and valuation modeling to support acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic growth initiatives
• Assist with due diligence, transaction execution, and post‑transaction integration efforts
• Collaborate with legal and cross‑functional teams to review transaction documents and support deal execution
• Prepare financial analyses, presentations, and materials for internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Partner across departments to support strategic initiatives and contribute to successful M&A activities in a collaborative environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced degree or MBA a plus
• 3+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate development, investment banking, or strategic finance
• Demonstrated deal experience, including hands‑on involvement in enterprise valuation and full M&A transaction cycles
• Strong financial modeling skillset - proven ability to independently build, stress‑test, and interpret complex financial models (DCF, LBO, merger models, etc.)
• Background in investment banking, valuation firms, corporate development, or strategic advisory roles

Compensation

Pay range is disclosed in good faith for this role. Employee pay is based on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract, and business needs. The range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Other Information

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.