Sr. Analyst, Corporate Development & Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield Inc•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This role supports the execution of M&A, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives using quantitative (primary) and qualitative (secondary) analyses such as: financial modeling, detailed valuation, company due diligence, industry research, and strategic evaluation. The Strategy, Investments and M&A (SIMA) team identifies and executes large platform M&A transactions, and numerous add-on acquisitions, annually on behalf of the Firm. The team is also responsible for other core strategic initiatives such as firm-wide strategy, joint ventures, and platform rationalizations / improvements. The team works directly with the Firm's CEO, President, and Business Heads across the globe, providing members with unparalleled visibility and exposure. The small team size and large deal pipeline requires the analyst to take on significant project responsibilities from initiation to close.

Requirements

1-2+ years of M&A experience at a top tier investment bank
Extensive experience with financial modeling and business analysis
Track record of excellence (vis-à-vis peer group) in prior endeavors
Demonstrated ability to work well on small deal teams
Superior analytical and quantitative skills
Strong writing, presentation and research abilities
Highly motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and sense of urgency
Intellectual curiosity combined with strong work ethic
Team player with positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to "manage up"

Nice To Haves

Financial due diligence (Transaction Services / Quality of Earnings) or operational consulting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze potential M&A transactions and strategic initiatives to support senior leadership in making key decisions
Construct detailed financial models and valuation analysis
Perform market research and competitive analysis
Assist with all aspects of due diligence, including identifying and quantifying sources of synergies and risk, and summarizing findings for the senior executive team
Draft investment memos, presentations and recommendations for all stages of the deal process (sourcing to integration planning)
Assist with the development of board materials outlining broader strategic goals and specific strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed deal activities and performance of venture investments

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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