Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions

HITT Contracting • Washington DC, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Senior Associate supports the M&A Manager in identifying, researching, and evaluating acquisition targets across U.S. markets. This role is responsible for executing hands-on market and company research, building supporting analysis, and helping maintain the acquisition target pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in business, finance, or economics preferred
• 2+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or similar research-intensive role
• Demonstrated experience conducting independent research and producing clear, well-organized written work product
• Strong quantitative skills, including comfort working with financial statements and basic valuation concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with industry research databases (e.g., PitchBook, Capital IQ, or similar) is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Take ownership of research assignments and follow them through to a complete, polished work product
• Approach unfamiliar markets and industries with genuine curiosity
• Manage multiple research efforts simultaneously against deadlines
• Exercise sound judgment in assessing the quality and relevance of research findings
• Communicate findings clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally
• Take initiative in identifying information gaps and proactively seeking answers
• Collaborate effectively with the M&A Manager and cross-functional partners
• Adapt quickly to new markets, industries, and research approaches as priorities shift

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on U.S. markets and industry verticals to support target identification efforts
• Research and profile prospective acquisition targets using public records, industry databases, licensing data, trade publications, and other primary and secondary sources
• Build and maintain market maps, competitive landscapes, and target profiles under the direction of the M&A Manager
• Support the development of investment theses by gathering supporting data, financial information, and market context
• Assist in building and maintaining an organized, up-to-date database of prospective acquisition targets
• Perform preliminary financial analysis on target companies, including revenue, margin, and growth estimates where available
• Prepare research summaries, memos, and presentation materials for review by the M&A Manager and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with corporate resources department heads to support due diligence on prioritized targets
• Help identify and test new data sources, tools, and research methods to improve the efficiency and quality of the team's research
• Travel as needed to support market research efforts

Benefits

• performance-based bonuses
• premium health care coverage including vision and dental
• employer-matched 401(k)
• wellness reimbursement program
• paid holidays and time-off
• other voluntary benefits and leave types

What This Job Offers

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