Strategic Growth & M&A Analyst

Entrust; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Entrust in Minnesota is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to evaluate growth opportunities and support M&A, venture investments, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives. You will build financial models, conduct market research, and prepare materials for senior leadership decisions.

This role suits a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with a foundation in corporate finance or related fields. Flexible work options include remote, hybrid, or on-site engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in investment banking (M&A preferred), corporate development, or other related finance role
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and valuation methodologies (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, and returns analysis)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to build accurate, well-structured financial and operating models and translate results into clear business recommendations
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present materials for senior stakeholders
• Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US

Responsibilities

• Build financial models that help evaluate M&A, venture investment, joint venture, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Assess financial and operational impact, including synergies, cash flow implications, capital requirements, and key value drivers.
• Research industries, markets, companies, and competitors to help identify, screen, and evaluate potential opportunities.
• Contribute to the transaction process from initial evaluation and due diligence through structuring, closing, and post-investment tracking.
• Partner with internal teams and external advisors to support due diligence, financial analysis, and issue identification.
• Create clear, executive-ready investment memoranda, presentations, business profiles, and analytical materials for senior leaders and investment committees.
• Bring ownership, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail while growing your responsibility and impact over time.
• Demonstrate ownership, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail while taking on increased responsibility over time.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A / corporate development

Market research

Strategic analysis

Financial statements & valuation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

2+ years in investment banking or corporate development

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Entrust in Minnesota is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to evaluate growth opportunities and support M&A, venture investments, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives. You will build financial models, conduct market research, and prepare materials for senior leadership decisions.

This role suits a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with a foundation in corporate finance or related fields. Flexible work options include remote, hybrid, or on-site engagement.