Associate
About The Position
Blue Ops is a leading M&A consulting firm specializing in value creation, due diligence, and analytics. With a team of 70+ professionals across four offices, we support 120+ deals annually, partnering with a select group of investment banks, premier middle-market private equity firms, and their portfolio companies. THE ROLE We are looking to strengthen our M&A team in Minneapolis with an Associate. This is a unique and dynamic opportunity in a multi-faceted, growing business. The Associate will be responsible for providing transaction-focused financial analysis, modeling, and diligence support across M&A client engagements. This position will also serve as a consultant and liaison to clients on deal-related system, data, and reporting initiatives. WHAT IT TAKES Blue Ops is a scaling company in the consulting and tech space. We’re an elite group of problem-solvers, strategic thinkers, and trusted partners who thrive in the fast-moving M&A and Private Equity environment. We care deeply about results and teamwork, and we are eager to get our hands dirty. WHAT YOUR RESUME SHOWS While we value skills and experience, we care just as much about a strong can-do attitude, resilience, and a passion for learning and building.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate across internal teams and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives and PE sponsors
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use data and financial analysis to drive client value
- Capable of multi-tasking across multiple deal workstreams
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous transaction environments
- Communicates effectively with colleagues 2–3 levels up/down and across disciplines
- Contributes to a collaborative, high-performing team culture
- Strong client-first mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2–3 years of experience in transaction advisory, financial diligence, investment banking, audit, or corporate finance
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools (e.g., Power Platform, Alteryx)
- Strong financial statement analysis, modeling, and diligence fundamentals
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead data collection, organization, and financial profiling for M&A and diligence engagements
- Manage Analyst resources on execution teams
- Support buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, including QoE, EBITDA, and working capital analysis
- Lead work product timeline execution (monitoring, tracking, delivery)
- Support the implementation of deal-related financial and reporting processes with clients
- Analyze operational and financial data to provide insights into transaction risks and value drivers
- Lead preparation and delivery of client presentations regarding diligence findings, performance, and recommendations
- Assist on transaction models, internal acquisitions, and deal execution support
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus target, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
