Acquisition Analysis Associate

Acquisition Analysis Associate (Entry-Level) – Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000+ total compensation (varies by employer)

This Acquisition Analysis Associate description represents the type of early-career acquisition and transaction-focused roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of our platform gain access to exclusive investment and M&A roles that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools and support to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber finance opportunities.

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Lower middle-market private equity firms, corporate development teams, family offices, and acquisitive platforms within our network may seek analytically strong Acquisition Analysis Associates to support end-to-end acquisition evaluation and execution
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Individuals in roles like this focus on underwriting potential acquisitions, assessing strategic and financial fit, supporting diligence, and helping investment teams make informed capital allocation decisions.

The environment is typically lean and deal-driven, offering meaningful exposure to transaction execution and senior decision-makers.

Build and maintain acquisition-focused financial models, including operating models, accretion/dilution analyses, DCFs, and LBOs

Analyze transaction structures, purchase price assumptions, and financing scenarios

Evaluate returns, downside cases, and sensitivity analyses

Support valuation analysis using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic methods

Support diligence across financial, commercial, operational, and legal work streams

Analyze historical financials, KPIs, customer concentration, and unit economics

Identify key risks, synergies, and value-creation opportunities

Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors during live transactions

Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to assess acquisition attractiveness

Evaluate strategic fit with existing platforms or portfolio companies

Support development of acquisition rationales and integration considerations

Draft acquisition memos and presentation materials

Summarize diligence findings and transaction economics

Present data-backed recommendations on deal viability, risks, and upside potential

Support bolt-on acquisition analysis and integration planning

Assist portfolio companies with acquisition modeling and post-close tracking

Contribute to refinancing, recapitalization, and exit-related analyses

Direct exposure to live M&A and acquisition processes

Accelerated learning in transaction structuring, valuation, and diligence

Close collaboration with senior investors, operators, and advisors

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought by firms for roles of this type.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Strong understanding of accounting, valuation, and M&A fundamentals

Prior internships or experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, or consulting is beneficial

Demonstrated interest in acquisitions, M&A, or transaction analysis

Experience analyzing financial statements and transaction structures

Strong ownership mentality and attention to detail

Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Coachability, curiosity, and willingness to learn quickly

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