Corporate Development Associate

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• Serve as a resource to corporate and the business units regarding acquisition candidates and other strategic investment pursuits
• Work with the business units and corporate team to: a) help identify and develop appropriate acquisition and divestiture opportunities, b) support the due diligence process and evaluation of target business plans and c) prepare acquisition proposals including the analysis underpinning the financial plan and the pricing of the potential acquisitions
• Build, own, and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, including Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Merger Models, Accretion/Dilution Analysis, and Sensitivity Analyses
• Conduct target company and industry due diligence, market research, and valuation assessments. Facilitate portfolio shaping opportunities through strategic and financial analysis
• Prepare investment memoranda, board presentations, and other executive-level decision support materials
• Assist in deal execution, including coordination of internal and external stakeholders (legal, tax, finance, operations, etc.). and collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, HR, ops) on diligence and integration planning and execution
• Provide ad hoc analysis and lead special projects as requests are made and assigned
• Monitor M&A pipeline activity and track performance of past transactions
• Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned

Essential

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to corporate and the business units regarding acquisition candidates and other strategic investment pursuits
• Work with the business units and corporate team to: a) help identify and develop appropriate acquisition and divestiture opportunities, b) support the due diligence process and evaluation of target business plans and c) prepare acquisition proposals including the analysis underpinning the financial plan and the pricing of the potential acquisitions
• Build, own, and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, including Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Merger Models, Accretion/Dilution Analysis, and Sensitivity Analyses
• Conduct target company and industry due diligence, market research, and valuation assessments. Facilitate portfolio shaping opportunities through strategic and financial analysis
• Prepare investment memoranda, board presentations, and other executive-level decision support materials
• Assist in deal execution, including coordination of internal and external stakeholders (legal, tax, finance, operations, etc.). and collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, HR, ops) on diligence and integration planning and execution
• Provide ad hoc analysis and lead special projects as requests are made and assigned
• Monitor M&A pipeline activity and track performance of past transactions
• Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required
• Minimum 3 years of investment banking or private equity experience
• Excellent technical and analytical skills in finance, forecasting and financial analysis including modeling and problem-solving skills
• Wide breadth of business acumen and understanding of finance and marketing methods, market research, budget/forecast planning and strategic planning
• Outstanding interpersonal skills that emphasize teamwork and collaboration, along with the ability to successfully influence associates
• The proven ability to be a self-starter capable of driving business results without significant supervision
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests
• The ability to effectively deal with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured fast-moving environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies and guiding investment in people and systems

Target salary range: $120,000-$130,000

Benefits Of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global…