Strategic M&A Analyst – Growth & Integration

Axle; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Benefits

Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)

Employee Referral Bonus

401K Matching

Healthcare FSA

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

Job summary

Axle Informatics is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to support M&A, integration, and venture initiatives. This on-site role in Tysons, VA requires coordinating acquisitions, evaluating targets, and building financial models for deal execution.

You will manage an active M&A pipeline, prepare memos, and present updates to executives while collaborating across teams and leveraging AI/automation tools. A strong finance background and travel flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity or similar transaction-focused role
• Strong financial modeling skills or valuation skills, including three-statement models and valuation methodologies (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution analysis)
• Experience supporting M&A transactions through multiple phases, including target screening, due diligence, negotiation, signing, close, and post-close integration
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deal timelines
• Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership or boards
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with AI, automation tools, and market intelligence tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, Pitchbook, etc.) preferred
• Have the ability for occasional travel to events/conferences a few times per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of acquisitions and strategic minority investments, and post-acquisition work including due diligence and post-deal integration
• Manage robust M&A pipeline of acquisition targets, present updates and deal progress to internal stakeholders, and manage Corporate Development systems and tools
• Support the development of business cases and evaluate investment opportunities
• Prepare investment memos and support in financial model analysis
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, meetings, and communication materials
• Collaborate with the investment team on various projects and initiatives
• Assist in market, industry, and company research and analysis to influence decision-making
• Work effectively within teams and foster cross-functional collaboration
• Multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
• Monitor portfolio companies and track key performance indicators
• Support special projects and presentations for senior executives
• Assist in integration efforts by partnering with cross-functional leads to track milestones and ensure smooth day-one readiness
• Track post acquisition synergy and performance by quantifying, monitoring and reporting cost, revenue and other financial KPI metrics

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

M&A experience

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication to leadership

Education

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

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

PitchBook

Job description

Axle Informatics is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to support M&A, integration, and venture initiatives. This on-site role in Tysons, VA requires coordinating acquisitions, evaluating targets, and building financial models for deal execution.

You will manage an active M&A pipeline, prepare memos, and present updates to executives while collaborating across teams and leveraging AI/automation tools. A strong finance background and travel flexibility are expected.