Transaction Support Analyst

Benchmark International is a global leader in sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A), known for delivering exceptional outcomes for business owners across a wide range of industries. Our Nashville office is one of the company’s flagship locations, home to a dynamic team of deal makers, analysts, and professionals who are passionate about helping clients achieve life-changing results. We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where excellence is expected, growth is encouraged, and every team member plays a meaningful role in the success of our clients.

Benchmark International is looking for a highly analytical, detail-oriented sell-side M&A Transaction Support (TS) Analyst to add to our growing team. The TS Analyst will collect, analyze, summarize, and discuss clients' most sensitive data, preparing clients for potential sale. Pulling key attributes from financial statements, contracts, and other corporate documents, the TS Analyst will identify risks and opportunities related to a sale.

The Analyst will also help with various financial activities related such as deal analysis, working capital analysis, and other tasks needed to serve our clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex financial and operational challenges, and wants to play a meaningful part in high-impact transactions. As a key contributor to our deal team, you will help prepare businesses for market, support the execution of M&A processes, and ensure buyers receive accurate, compelling information throughout the lifecycle that positions our clients for successful outcomes.

In this position, you will work across financial analysis, data management, due diligence coordination, and the development of marketing materials that highlight the value of our client's business. This is an excellent opportunity to build deep experience in M&A while working alongside seasoned professionals who are committed to developing your skills and accelerating your career.

• Develop and maintain client relationships by communicating effectively to ensure expectations of both buyer and seller are met.
• Gather comprehensive information about client's business through multiple sources to ensure a thorough and accurate analysis for client promotion.
• Prepare and routinely update marketing materials (i.e., confidential information memorandums and teasers), financial statements, and business intelligence reports focusing on the company’s strengths and opportunities.
• Analyze client's financial situation, including historical, current and expected future performance, and prepare financial statements.
• Organize and maintain the virtual data rooms (VDR) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the CRM system is up to date with information about each client.
• Provide consultative guidance on accounting, financial, and valuation matters.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Comply with all policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

As a TS Analyst, you must be a highly energetic and passionate individual with a positive and highly motivated 'can-do' attitude. You must have a strong desire and ambition to succeed in this rewarding industry. It is also vital for your role as an Analyst that you possess excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, mathematical, and interpersonal skills as well as presentation abilities.

The TS Analyst is a client-facing role that must be able to communicate difficult information with professionalism, manage each client’s unique sensitivities,…