Senior Analyst, Corporate Development & M&A – N. Boston, MA / Hybrid ML25966

Description:

Our client, an established global technology organization, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Corporate Development & M&A to support strategic growth initiatives, financial analysis, and transaction execution.

This highly visible role will partner with cross-functional business leaders to evaluate strategic opportunities, develop sophisticated financial models, conduct market research, and support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in investment banking, corporate development, or private equity, along with exceptional analytical capabilities and an interest in corporate strategy.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Valuation:

• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and merger/accretion-dilution models.
• Analyze financial statements, business performance, and potential investment opportunities.
• Develop valuation analyses and financial recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

M&A Transaction Support:

• Support the execution and project management of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
  Coordinate due diligence activities, including data rooms, diligence trackers, transaction timelines, and information requests.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
• Prepare transaction materials, executive presentations, investment analyses, and other documentation for senior leadership.

Strategic Research & Business Analysis:

• Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, market mapping, and financial analysis to identify potential growth opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitive dynamics.
• Translate complex financial and market information into actionable insights to support strategic recommendations.
• Participate in internal strategy discussions and prospective transaction meetings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or a comparable transaction-focused finance role.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities and knowledge of corporate valuation methodologies.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Experience utilizing financial research platforms such as Capital IQ, FactSet, Bloomberg, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of corporate finance, financial statements, and accounting principles.
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, including financial due diligence and valuation.
• Familiarity with technology-oriented or complex industrial businesses.
• Exposure to AI-enabled financial analysis, research, or modeling tools.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain exposure to high-impact corporate development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Work directly with experienced business leaders on complex financial and transaction-related projects.
• Develop expertise in valuation, M&A execution, and corporate strategy within a global organization.
• Join a collaborative environment offering meaningful professional development and career growth.

Compensation: $200K to $250K OTE

Consultant Contact Information:

Megan Laberis
508-740-6357
MeganL@willmott.com
Willmott & Associates, Inc.
289 Great Rd., Suite 106
Acton, MA 01720