Corporate Development / M&A Analyst

Stagwell Global, LLC•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stagwell is seeking a Corporate Development / M&A Analyst to join its Investment & Strategy team, focused on sourcing, executing, and integrating acquisitions across the network. This position is for immediate start.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, ideally in finance, accounting, or a related quantitative field
0–1 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, or private equity
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; advanced Excel proficiency required
Familiarity with M&A transaction documents and the overall deal lifecycle, from sourcing through integration
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals and workstreams simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
Highly numerate with strong attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced deal environment

Responsibilities

Source and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets across the marketing, communications, and technology landscape
Build acquisition and LBO-style models, including valuation, purchase price allocation, and pro forma projections
Manage due diligence workstreams across financial, legal, tax, and operational areas for live transactions, including review of quality-of-earnings reports from third-party diligence providers
Prepare investment committee materials, deal summaries, and transaction recommendations
Support negotiation and drafting of transaction documents, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and disclosure schedules, in coordination with legal counsel
Coordinate with target company management and cross-functional Stagwell teams during diligence and integration
Track and report on the status of the active deal pipeline and closed transaction integration milestones