M&A Associate

Prosperity Partners • Chicago, IL

1d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Prosperity Partners is seeking an energetic M&A professional to support its acquisition strategy, a critical component of the firm’s overall growth strategy. The role offers exposure to a broad range of M&A and corporate development responsibilities and involves close collaboration with firm leadership as part of a lean team. The selected candidate may be considered for a more senior title and level based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. The position is based in Prosperity’s Chicago office, with attendance required at least three days per week. The annual salary range is $100,000–$130,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• 2 to 6 years of experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Understanding of financial statements and due diligence analyses.
• Eagerness and desire for continuous learning and improvement.
• Flexibility and adaptability to drive M&A processes forward independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent social, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Track record of quality work and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to balance keen attention to detail with understanding of big-picture goals.
• Availability to work in Prosperity’s Chicago office at least 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial formulas.
• Experience with PE-backed platform acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Support various stages of the acquisition process, including sourcing and relationship building, target evaluation, financial modeling, business diligence, management of third-party diligence workstreams, and transaction execution.
• Build relationships with leadership at M&A targets, industry brokers, investment banks, and third-party diligence providers.
• Work directly with business owners and leaders to assess cultural and strategic fit.
• Own key aspects of diligence, including internal financial and business diligence, and manage third-party diligence workstreams.
• Prepare acquisition proposals, IOIs, and LOIs.
• Maintain diligence request lists and data rooms for live deals.
• Support transaction execution, including purchase agreement review, working with lenders on debt financing, and building and maintaining funds flow documents.
• Develop materials for Prosperity executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Continuously improve work, contribute to enhancing firm operations and culture, and uphold Prosperity’s core values.

Benefits

• Participation in equity value appreciation through Prosperity’s Employee Purpose Plan.
• Equity participation.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Significant growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level