Associate

Xerxes Global•Bloomington, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Ops is looking to add an Associate to our growing M&A team out of our Bloomington office. This is a unique opportunity to work directly on private equity transactions and M&A engagements, supporting financial diligence, transaction analysis, and deal execution for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The Associate will play a key role in financial analysis, modeling, and diligence workstreams, working closely with experienced team members to support transaction insights and client deliverables.

Requirements

1.5–4 years of experience in transaction advisory, financial diligence, consulting, investment banking, audit, or corporate finance
Background from Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firms, consulting firms, or strong corporate finance programs preferred
Strong financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills
Advanced Excel proficiency
Ability to analyze financial and operational data and communicate insights clearly
Strong interest in M&A, private equity, and transaction advisory

Nice To Haves

Exposure to analytics tools or financial reporting technologies such as Power BI, Alteryx, or SQL
CPA, CFA, or CMA (or progress toward certification)

Responsibilities

Support buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements, including Quality of Earnings (QoE), EBITDA, and working capital analysis
Build and maintain financial models and Excel-based analyses
Analyze financial and operational data to identify transaction risks, trends, and value drivers
Assist with data collection, organization, and financial profiling for diligence engagements
Support preparation of client presentations and diligence reports
Help manage engagement timelines and deliverables across deal teams
Collaborate with internal team members and clients to support deal execution and transaction analysis