Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Analyst

Chugach Alaska Corporation • Anchorage, AK

45d

About The Position

The Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Analyst will partner with Chugach's business leaders to identify target markets, sectors and companies, and evaluate new business opportunities to prioritize and proactively drive company growth strategy and decisions. The Senior Analyst will oversee all phases of the transaction from sourcing, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence and integration planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, economics or a related field.
• Five years of experience in a similar role, including M&A, corporate development, investment banking or private equity.
• Deep understanding of M&A regulatory aspects, best practices, financial modeling, valuation techniques, deal structuring and negotiation.
• Ability to examine, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational data to advise management of trends and potential opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills, with extreme attention to detail, accuracy and accountability balanced with sound business judgment.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to become a trusted liaison to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration or other related postgraduate degree.
• Advanced certification such as a CFA or CPA.
• Experience working in an Alaska Native Corporation environment.

Responsibilities

• Market research and analysis: Gathers and synthesizes market data to identify potential acquisition targets, monitors industry trends, assesses the competitive landscape and provides insightful strategic recommendations. Develops new, and maintains existing relationships and networks with relevant third parties to source deals and understand current M&A trends. Develops and maintains internal tools and processes for tracking active, inactive and closed deal activities.
• Financial modeling and valuation: Performs initial screening of opportunities, develops complex financial models (e.g., discounted cash flow models, pro forma profit and loss, multiple analysis of comparable transactions, and sensitivity analysis) to analyze a company's performance and forecast financial projections. Assigns value to target companies based on asset worth and comparable worth of similar companies. Assesses the financial impact of proposed transactions. Structures and negotiates deals, working closely with the senior leadership team, to gain approval from the Board of Directors.
• Due diligence: Coordinates intensive financial, legal, and operational due diligence to identify potential risks or liabilities associated with a transaction. Leads and manages Chugach's due diligence process, working with internal deal team, subject matter experts and external consultants and advisors across the deal lifecycle. Partners with other departments as necessary to build business intelligence capabilities.
• Presentation and communication: Provides regular updates to executive leadership on deal progress and strategic fit. Prepares findings and summarizes financial information for senior management and the Board, including valuation reports and presentations that communicate the business case for various opportunities.
• Post-merger integration: Assists with integration planning after a deal closes, ensuring a smooth transition of systems, finances, and personnel. Tracks post-merger performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees