M & A Analyst - Torrance, CA

UnitedHealth Group•Torrance, CA

17h•$72,800 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The M&A Analyst supports OptumCare business combinations and strategic growth initiatives by evaluating and executing healthcare services mergers, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities in the Western United States. The role works with colleagues and leaders across strategy, finance, and operations, managing simultaneous work streams and communicating analyses to teammates and senior executives. The Analyst develops financial models and assesses the financial and operational impact of potential transactions. The role contributes across the transaction lifecycle, from opportunity evaluation and due diligence through transaction structuring and closing, and prepares materials for senior leadership and investment committees. The position also supports target research, transaction pipeline development, investment monitoring, and improvements to deal management tools and processes. The role is hybrid for employees located in Torrance, California, with three in-office days per week. The salary range is $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
High energy and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an M&A group at an investment bank, private equity firm, accounting firm, corporate development department, or other related finance experience.
Experience with M&A transactions, physician group acquisitions, or adjacent experience in managed care or care delivery.
Direct M&A transaction and valuation experience.
Experience building and interpreting valuation models, including DCF and other returns analyses.
Detailed knowledge of financial statements and valuation methodologies, with the ability to create detailed financial and operational models with accurate outputs and formatting.
Working knowledge of standard accounting practices and statistical techniques.
Understanding of the strategic and operational implications of financial analysis.
Experience preparing, reading, and interpreting financial statements.
Solid quantitative and analytical skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Working knowledge of Copilot across Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments, including discounted cash flow (DCF) models, precedent transaction analysis, and comparable company and industry benchmarks.
Analyze the financial and operational impact of potential transactions, including revenue and cost synergies, cash flow implications, capital requirements, and key value drivers.
Support the transaction lifecycle, including opportunity evaluation, financial and operational due diligence, transaction structuring, and closing activities.
Assist with financial and operational due diligence through data room review, detailed data analysis, issue identification, and coordination with internal functional teams.
Participate in diligence meetings and management presentations with target companies, and work with external advisors such as investment bankers, legal counsel, and accounting firms.
Prepare investment memoranda, executive presentations, and analytical materials for senior leadership and investment committees.
Research, screen, and evaluate potential acquisition and partnership opportunities to support target identification and transaction pipeline development.
Support analytical and strategic projects, track active and closed transactions, monitor prior investments, and improve internal deal management tools and processes.
Take ownership, demonstrate curiosity and attention to detail, and proactively identify improvements to analyses, processes, and team effectiveness.