M&A and Strategic Finance - Senior Associate

Company Description

Vialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is to 'Connect the world'. We are unique and the only stand-alone global mobility business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

Our teams help companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility programs in a cost-efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on providing cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards and compensation, and remote work.

Working at Vialto Partners is about getting the chance to be part of a global and dynamic team. Globally, Vialto Partners has over 6,500 staff and continues to grow. You will work with clients from a range of industries and different geographical locations. We believe in connecting the world and supporting our colleagues to do the same in their careers by undertaking assignments and opportunities globally that broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our clients.

Vialto is unstoppable when we work together in a culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive. We encourage employees to bring their true selves and share their unique talents and expertise to positively impact the communities we serve.

To learn more about what we do, tune in to our podcast On the Move to hear expert insights on issues affecting global mobility, and read about the latest news in the industry. You can also follow us on Linkedin and Instagram.

Job Description

We're seeking a Senior Associate, M&A and Strategic Finance to join our Finance team in New York City. This high-impact, visible role will report directly to the SVP of Finance, who leads FP&A, M&A, and Investor Relations, and will play a key role across these strategic areas to help drive growth, value creation, and financial excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring strong transactional and capital markets experience, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, team-first mindset. You'll be a core contributor across all stages of M&A - from sourcing and diligence to valuation, deal execution, and post-close integration - while helping shape our investor relations agenda and supporting high-impact strategic finance initiatives. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the C-suite, private equity sponsors, and institutional lenders at a PE-backed, global organization with a dynamic, growth-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Mergers & Acquisitions

* Support all phases of the M&A lifecycle, including target sourcing, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning

* Develop and maintain detailed transaction models to assess financial impact, synergies, and ROI

* Partner with cross-functional teams in Strategy, FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, and Rev Ops to evaluate opportunities and risks

* Prepare materials for Investment Committee and Board review

Investor Relations

* Support quarterly reporting, Board materials, and communications with PE sponsors and institutional lenders

* Build and maintain performance dashboards, KPI analyses, and valuation benchmarks

* Assist in crafting investor messaging and presentations that align with strategic and financial priorities

* Conduct valuation and competitive analyses by reviewing peer filings, investor materials, and market data to assess comparable companies, precedent transactions, and broader industry trends.

Strategic Finance / FP&A Support

* Serve as a flex resource for key FP&A initiatives such as forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning

* Lead analytical projects and develop insights to support executive decision-making

* Help build scalable processes, tools, and frameworks to strengthen the finance organization

* Identify and recommend improvements in processes and practices when challenges or opportunities arise.

* Responsibly manage, manipulate, and analyze data to derive meaningful insights.

* Communicate confidently and clearly, both verbally and in written materials.

Qualifications

* 3-5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategic finance

* Strong transactional experience with hands-on involvement in M&A execution and valuation modeling

* Exposure to capital markets, investor relations, or lender communications preferred

* Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint (executive-level presentations)

* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

* Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA a plus

Additional Information:

* Employment Type:

Full-Time

* Work Environment:
In-office position

* Location:

New York

* Compensation: $100,000 - $170,000. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on any…