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M&A Financial Strategy Expert

Weekday (YC W21)

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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About the role

  • Develop and evaluate sophisticated M&A models, including merger models and accretion/dilution analyses, to support deal structuring and scenario planning.
  • Perform comprehensive valuation analysis using DCF, trading comparables, and precedent transactions to inform negotiation strategies and investment decisions.
  • Analyze strategic transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs, assessing financial and operational outcomes.
  • Review and challenge key deal assumptions, quantifying synergies, risks, and value drivers to strengthen transaction cases.
  • Build integrated operating models and conduct detailed transaction-related financial analysis for optimal decision-making.
  • Lead or support financial due diligence by dissecting business performance, operating metrics, and cost structures.
  • Present clear, actionable recommendations and findings through high-quality written summaries and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years in investment banking, M&A advisory, corporate development, or similar transaction-heavy finance roles.
  • Deep expertise in merger modeling, advanced valuation methods, and financial statement analysis.
  • Proven experience evaluating acquisitions, strategic transactions, or other complex financial initiatives.
  • Strong ability to synthesize financial mechanics with broader strategic imperatives.
  • Exceptional Excel modeling and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and impact in high-stakes environments.
  • Self-motivated and disciplined to consistently deliver top-tier results in a remote work setting.
  • Experience with tier 1 investment banks, elite boutiques, or high-performing corporate development teams.
  • Background in carve-outs, synergy analysis, or industry-specific M&A transactions.
  • Track record of supporting senior leadership with investment memos or strategic transaction recommendations.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
merger modelingvaluation analysisDCFtrading comparablesprecedent transactionsfinancial statement analysisExcel modelingfinancial analysistransaction-related analysisfinancial due diligence
Soft Skills
analytical problem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationsynthesis of financial mechanicsself-motivateddisciplinedclarity in communicationimpactful presentationsability to deliver resultscollaboration with senior leadership