M&A Analyst
About The Position
MSM North America is hiring an M&A Analyst to support corporate development and transaction activity for CSG Defense North America in the Arlington, Virginia area. The role works closely with senior leadership and CSG's international M&A organization, evaluating potential transactions and supporting M&A activity from initial analysis through diligence and execution. It offers exposure to senior decision-makers and complex transactions within a growing international defense organization. The analyst will conduct company and industry research, financial analysis, valuation, and financial modeling; assist with transaction screening, due diligence, process management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors; and prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership. The role also involves market and industry research, including analysis of market trends, public information, government budgets, and contracts, as well as pipeline management, reporting, transaction tracking, and development of M&A processes and tools. Success in this position means providing high-quality analysis and execution support across M&A activity, helping leadership evaluate opportunities efficiently, and contributing to disciplined transaction processes. Employment is contingent on completing applicable pre-employment screening. The position may require access to export-controlled information, technical data, company systems, or customer information; the selected candidate must be eligible for such access under applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or a related field.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, research, and analytical skills.
- Experience evaluating companies, transactions, or investment opportunities.
- Strong written communication and presentation skills, including experience preparing materials for senior executives.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
- Must be eligible to access information subject to applicable U.S. laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies, if required by the position.
- Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, manufacturing, or another regulated industry.
- Experience with transaction diligence, government-related market research, or cross-border transactions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate potential transactions through company and industry research, financial analysis, valuation, and financial modeling.
- Support M&A execution, including transaction screening, due diligence, process management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Research relevant markets and industries, including trends, public information, government budgets, contracts, and other data.
- Support pipeline management, reporting, transaction tracking, and the development of M&A processes and tools.
- Provide analysis and execution support to help leadership evaluate opportunities and maintain disciplined transaction processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
