Support execution of M&A, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives through financial modeling, due diligence, market research, and investment recommendations.
Job Title
Sr. Analyst, Corporate Development & StrategyJob Description Summary
This role supports the execution of M&A, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives using quantitative (primary) and qualitative (secondary) analyses such as: financial modeling, detailed valuation, company due diligence, industry research, and strategic evaluation.The Strategy, Investments and M&A (SIMA) team identifies and executes large platform M&A transactions, and numerous add-on acquisitions, annually on behalf of the Firm. The team is also responsible for other core strategic initiatives such as firm-wide strategy, joint ventures, and platform rationalizations / improvements. The team works directly with the Firm’s CEO, President, and Business Heads across the globe, providing members with unparalleled visibility and exposure. The small team size and large deal pipeline requires the analyst to take on significant project responsibilities from initiation to close.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Analyze potential M&A transactions and strategic initiatives to support senior leadership in making key decisions
- Construct detailed financial models and valuation analysis
- Perform market research and competitive analysis
- Assist with all aspects of due diligence, including identifying and quantifying sources of synergies and risk, and summarizing findings for the senior executive team
- Draft investment memos, presentations and recommendations for all stages of the deal process (sourcing to integration planning)
- Assist with the development of board materials outlining broader strategic goals and specific strategic initiatives
- Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed deal activities and performance of venture investments
Qualifications:
- 1-2+ years of M&A experience at a top tier investment bank
- Financial due diligence (Transaction Services / Quality of Earnings) or operational consulting experience is a plus
- Extensive experience with financial modeling and business analysis
- Track record of excellence (vis-à-vis peer group) in prior endeavors
- Demonstrated ability to work well on small deal teams
- Superior analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong writing, presentation and research abilities
- Highly motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Intellectual curiosity combined with strong work ethic
- Team player with positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to “manage up”
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 97,750.00 - $115,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Cushman & Wakefield New York, New York, USA Office
1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States, 10104
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