Analyst, Mergers & Acquisition

Job Description

Our Corporate Finance Service Line acts as the investment banking arm of Kroll. They focus on providing merger and acquisition (M&A), transaction opinion, and restructuring advisory services. Hundreds of public corporations, financial sponsors, family-owned businesses and other middle-market and growth companies have met their strategic goals through Kroll s managed sell-side, acquisition or carve-out advisory transaction. Our team has particular expertise in situations absent of a market-clearing mechanism, where advisor independence is paramount, and where scrutiny is elevated. We are looking for Analysts to join our Corporate Finance-M&A team. Day-to-day responsibilities : The concerned analyst will act as an M&A specialist, working as a part of our Global Corporate Finance-M&A team on a variety of engagements. Individuals will be assigned a wide variety of projects and given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit. Work directly with global colleagues throughout all phases of deal life cycle execution Perform company, industry, market/competitor research, followed by professional presentation in PowerPoint/Word Work directly with the local manager/global colleagues and support engagement team on key specialized tasks such as M&A buyer searches, key facts research, market/industry/economic overview research and analysis, comparable company analysis/comparable transaction analysis, screening, etc. in both normal and high-pressure situations Prepare financial models and provide analytical support for M&A Draft situation analyses, pitch materials, information memoranda and management presentations in support of M&A assignments Work on short and long form newsletters and periodicals, ensuring timely delivery for release Ensure high quality of client deliverables by having strong attention to detail and self - review Ensure completion of project in a timely manner Track news articles, stories published on subject companies and summarize it neatly to be shared with global counterparts in the format requested Assistance in maintaining the data room and coordinating management meetings Essential traits : Bachelors or Master s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Management (with a concentration in Accounting, Economics or Finance) from an accredited university or college 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in working on M&A deals is preferred Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment A critical thinker who can quickly evaluate and analyze companies and financial information An independent player who can take onus upon themselves and strive to work to betterment Knowledge of data sources like Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Mergermarket, Factset is an add-on Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, as well as strong writing and communication skills Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Comfortable with formatting in PowerPoint High level of attention to detail Ability to work effectively with senior professionals in an engagement team Flexibility to work on different assignments, sometime spanning different service lines Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity Ability to master new tasks quickly Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results Ability and willingness to work long hours and stretch when required About Kroll Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, youll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients value? Your journey begins with Kroll. To be considered for a position at Kroll you must formally apply via careers. kroll. com Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit. #LI-DNI