Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Experience Required

2–3 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to join our Mergers & Acquisitions Finance (M&A-Finance) team. The role will support end-to-end M&A activities including opportunity screening, target evaluation, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-signing transaction management.

Key Responsibilities

1. M&A Deal Sourcing and Target Screening

• Identify acquisition, merger, strategic investment, and partnership opportunities.

• Conduct industry, market, and competitor research.

• Build and maintain target pipelines.

• Evaluate strategic fit, market positioning, financial performance, and synergy potential.

2. Financial Analysis and Valuation

• Analyze financial statements and operating metrics.

• Build financial models.

• Perform DCF, Comparable Company Analysis, and Precedent Transaction Analysis.

• Assess synergies and value creation opportunities.

3. Financial Due Diligence

• Participate in financial due diligence.

• Review revenue quality, profitability, working capital, cash flows, debt, and tax exposures.

• Coordinate with external advisors and identify transaction risks.

• Perform inhouse DD for smaller value transaction

4. Transaction Execution Support

• Support deal execution from evaluation through closing.

• Coordinate with bankers, legal advisors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare investment committee and board materials.

5. Signing-to-Closing Activities

• Manage activities between signing and closing.

• Track Conditions Precedent (CPs).

• Coordinate regulatory approvals and compliance requirements.

• Monitor interim business performance and transaction risks.

6. Research and Strategic Analysis

• Conduct industry research and monitor M&A trends.

• Prepare management presentations and strategic reports.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• MBA (Finance), CA, CFA, or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• 2–3 years in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Big 4 Deal Advisory, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Financial Consulting.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of the M&A transaction lifecycle.

• Knowledge of deal sourcing, target screening, financial due diligence, valuation, and financial modeling.

• Strong financial statement analysis skills.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to completed M&A transactions.

• Experience working with investment bankers, legal advisors, or consultants.

• Understanding of cross-border transactions and post-merger integration.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Commercial Mindset, Execution Excellence, and Ownership.