M&A Strategy Analyst

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking / Financial Services
Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer)

This posting represents the type of M&A Strategy Analyst roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board. It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive finance, consulting, and technology opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career investment banking role with a focus on M&A strategy, providing exposure to deal planning, corporate advisory, and transaction execution.

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A leading middle-market investment bank may seek an M&A Strategy Analyst to support the strategic evaluation of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions. These roles combine financial analysis with market research, deal strategy, and client advisory work, offering candidates the chance to contribute to high-impact M&A decisions.

Conduct strategic analysis of potential M&A transactions, including market positioning, synergies, and growth opportunities

Build and maintain financial models (3-statement, DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution) to assess transaction feasibility and impact

Support senior bankers in preparing deal recommendations, client presentations, and investment memoranda

Perform industry research, benchmarking, and competitive landscape assessments to inform strategic decisions

Assist with due diligence, data room organization, and transaction execution

Collaborate across teams to integrate strategic insights with financial and operational analyses

Contribute to M&A planning, including identifying potential targets, assessing risks, and supporting valuation discussions

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline

Strong analytical, quantitative, and strategic thinking skills

Financial modeling and valuation experience, with the ability to interpret results in a strategic context

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple work streams and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

High attention to detail and organizational capabilities

Prior internship or full-time experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate finance is beneficial

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial research tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Fact Set)

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