Strategic M&A Analyst – Corporate Development (Hybrid)

First Interstate Bank; Clive (IA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Student debt repayment

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Interstate Bank is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to support the bank's corporate development function. The role focuses on building and maintaining financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, including potential M&A and divestiture opportunities, and conducting competitive analyses.

You will assist in due diligence, support investor relations activities, and help shape the bank's strategic plan across business lines, while guiding junior staff and building strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains financial models to evaluate potential strategic, M&A, or divestiture opportunities.
• Assists in the competitive intelligence process to understand industry trends and the competitive landscape and identify performance gaps compared to peers.
• Assists in the development and execution of the bank's strategic plan, including segment and line of business strategies.
• Assists in the development and execution of new business opportunities.
• Assists with branch analytics framework, providing management with a comprehensive view of market performance and opportunities.
• Prepares presentations and reports for senior and executive management.
• Assists in certain investor relations functions including supporting development of guidance, investor deck presentation, and other support as requested.
• Assists in the due diligence activities.
• Assists with the development and preparation of reporting around key strategic initiatives.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff and leads certain projects.
• Develops effective business relationships within the bank.
• Conducts comprehensive market, competitive, and product analyses to identify growth opportunities, assess emerging industry trends, evaluate competitive positioning, and support strategic decision-making across business lines

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master's Degree in Business or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

First Interstate Bank is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to support the bank's corporate development function. The role focuses on building and maintaining financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, including potential M&A and divestiture opportunities, and conducting competitive analyses.

You will assist in due diligence, support investor relations activities, and help shape the bank's strategic plan across business lines, while guiding junior staff and building strong