2027 Full-Time Associate (FDD/TAS Experience Required)
About The Position
Lincoln International, Inc. is seeking Associates to join its rapidly growing Industrials and Business Services M&A practices in Chicago, IL. Successful candidates will possess strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, a desire to develop professional and personal skills, and motivation from building a leading M&A advisory firm. Associates hired for this role will join Lincoln's 2027 Full-Time class in January/February for training. The Associate position involves close interaction with senior bankers and clients' senior executives, with heavy involvement in all aspects of an M&A transaction, ultimately mastering deal execution from start to finish. Associates will also gain exposure to international clients and buyers, contribute to Analysts' development, and support new business development efforts. Lincoln International offers opportunities beyond typical roles to accelerate professional development and maximize career trajectory.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of Financial Due Diligence or M&A Transaction Advisory at a Big 4 firm (or A&M, RSM, Grant Thornton, BDO, BRG, Eisner Amper, Riveron, Moss Adams, or Kroll) preferred
- Candidates at the Manager level and/or 3rd year Senior Associate/Supervisor are strongly encouraged to apply for this role
- Fluent in accounting (e.g. Quality of Earnings) and finance and strong business acumen
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g. PowerPoint)
- Assertive, self-motivated and desire to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with Lincoln’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
- Assertive, articulate and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent project management, organization and prioritization skills, ability to adapt to business changes
- Entrepreneurial professional with strong listening skills, who enjoys problem solving and presenting recommendations that will benefit the full organization
- Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
Responsibilities
- Coordinating day-to-day client interactions, serving as the central point of contact between clients and the M&A team
- Conducting industry research to identify market trends, buyers, and acquisition targets
- Preparing confidential information memoranda and management presentations
- Performing core M&A modeling, valuation and databook preparation with strong understanding of supporting quality of earnings analysis
- Synthesizing large and complex datasets into strategic insights by identifying underlying key performance trends and underlying business drivers
- Managing vendor due diligence workstreams, overseeing preparation, coordination, and delivery across financial, commercial, and operational streams to drive transaction execution
- Coordinating bidder engagement, managing dataroom preparation and upkeep, tracking information requests, and liaising between management and bidders to ensure timely, accurate responses
- Support transaction negotiations by providing analysis on purchase price adjustments, working capital targets, indemnities, and completion mechanics
- Overseeing analyst workstreams by reviewing deliverables and providing guidance
- Participating in new business development meetings and pitches
- Hosting visits by potential buyers at client facilities
- Leading or driving initiatives to enhance the firm’s franchise value
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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