Assistant Manager - Corporate Development

Position Overview

The Corporate Development Assistant Manager will participate in all aspects of the inorganic growth strategy of the company, including identifying potential acquisition opportunities, creating financial models, assisting in execution of M&A transactions, conducting market research and due diligence, analyzing potential acquisitions and divestitures, and coordinating activities with both internal constituents and external advisers.

Responsibilities

Lead target search activity, and maintain database of potential targets and investment bankers to ensure they are current

Lead and/or support execution of M&A transactions

Build financial models to analyze potential transactions

Collaborate with executive management, business development, delivery and enabling function professionals within the company in both target prospecting and transaction execution

Create presentations for review of potential transactions and other internal documents for reporting to executive management, the Board of Directors and private equity sponsors

Required Skills

4 6 years of M&A experience, with a specific record of accomplishment of buyside deals, including coordinating due diligence and financial modeling

Ability to understand business model drivers and identify potential risks/problem areas

Must possess a strong work ethic and an ability to work autonomously, and demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent financial modeling skills using Excel with substantive experience developing and managing complex models

Familiarity with M&A processes, documentation and artifacts

Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with multiple internal and external particpants, and multi-task without losing track of various workstreams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems

Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties

Proclivity for upholding the highest standards of integrity and ability to use discretion in handling confidential information

Willingness to maintain a schedule that has sufficient overlap with U.S. Eastern Time