Mergers &Acquisitions Analyst – Corporate Development
About The Position
We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-oriented M&A Analyst to join the Corporate Development team. This role will support the full M&A lifecycle — from business development and target evaluation, through financial and operational due diligence, to post-merger integration into QAD. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Before applying, please read below: This position is Full Time, Exempt, Remote, and must be based in the Eastern Timezone of the United States. No work sponsorship available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
- 2–4+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Strategic Finance
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
- Experience supporting M&A transactions end-to-end strongly preferred
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and with senior leadership
Responsibilities
- Support identification, screening, and prioritization of potential acquisition targets aligned with QAD’s strategic priorities
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and landscape mapping
- Prepare initial investment theses, target profiles, and strategic rationale materials
- Track inbound opportunities and maintain deal pipeline and status reporting
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, including:
- 3-statement operating models
- Valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
- Synergy and accretion/dilution analyses
- Analyze target financials, revenue quality, margins, growth drivers, and unit economics
- Assess deal structures, purchase price mechanics, and key financial risks
- Coordinate and support financial, operational, commercial, and technical due diligence
- Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, HR, IT, Product, and external advisors
- Analyze diligence findings and quantify risks, synergies, and integration considerations
- Prepare diligence summaries and executive/Board-level materials
- Support deal execution from LOI through signing and close
- Assist with data room management, Q&A tracking, and diligence requests
- Support negotiation preparation, including modeling sensitivities and downside cases
- Help manage transaction timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies
- Support integration planning and execution to ensure seamless integration into QAD
- Track synergy realization, cost savings, and revenue upside vs. deal case
- Assist with integration of financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI alignment
- Provide regular updates to leadership on integration progress and risks
- Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and Board materials
- Support internal approval processes and post-close performance tracking
- Maintain documentation of deal assumptions and actual performance vs. plan
Benefits
- U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid-time off, parental leave, and well-being programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
