Job Overview – M&A Associate (Corporate Development):
Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000/year + bonus
Location: Montgomery County, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Advance corporate growth initiatives as an M&A Associate (Corporate Development) with our client in Montgomery County, PA. This hybrid role involves sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, coordinating due diligence, and leading transactions from outreach through closing. You’ll work closely with business leaders and external advisors to assess strategic fit, structure deals, and prepare investment committee materials in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
Responsibilities as the M&A Associate:
- Target Sourcing & Evaluation: Conduct market research to identify acquisition targets and coordinate long/short lists with business leaders.
- Engagement & Outreach: Approach potential targets, engage owners and advisors, negotiate NDAs, and gather preliminary financial and operational information.
- Transaction Structuring & Negotiation: Recommend deal structures, prepare term sheets and offer documents, and support negotiation strategy with corporate development leaders.
- Due Diligence Coordination: Lead due diligence efforts and coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors (legal, audit, tax) for comprehensive review.
- Investment Committee Preparation: Prepare recommendations and presentation materials to support investment committee decision-making.
- Closing & Integration Support: Oversee deal closing, manage post-closing obligations, and support integration and ongoing reporting of acquired companies.
Qualifications for the M&A Associate:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field required (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
- Experience: 4-6 years of M&A experience in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, or private equity, with proven end-to-end deal execution.
- Technical Skills: Strong financial analysis and valuation skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, and solid knowledge of M&A documentation (NDA, LOI, DD, SPA).
- Skills & Attributes: Sharp analytical and strategic mindset, clear and confident communicator, and highly proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Travel: Willingness to travel (15-20%) is required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.