Associate

Xerxes Global

Associate for M&A team at Blue Ops focused on financial analysis and due diligence. Collaborating with clients and internal team members on private equity transactions in a hybrid setup.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial due diligence, including Quality of Earnings analysis and financial modeling, while effectively communicating insights and managing engagement timelines. Proficient in analyzing financial and operational data to identify transaction risks and value drivers in M&A and private equity contexts.

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Financial Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyFinancial Statement AnalysisM&A Interest

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingFinancial Statement AnalysisData AnalysisQuality of Earnings AnalysisEBITDA AnalysisWorking Capital Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BIAlteryxSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFACMA

Industry Keywords

Transaction AdvisoryInvestment BankingCorporate FinanceBig 4 Accounting FirmsPrivate Equity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements, including Quality of Earnings (QoE), EBITDA, and working capital analysis
Build and maintain financial models and Excel-based analyses
Analyze financial and operational data to identify transaction risks, trends, and value drivers
Assist with data collection, organization, and financial profiling for diligence engagements
Support preparation of client presentations and diligence reports
Help manage engagement timelines and deliverables across deal teams
Collaborate with internal team members and clients to support deal execution and transaction analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

1.5–4 years of experience in transaction advisory, financial diligence, consulting, investment banking, audit, or corporate finance
Background from Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firms, consulting firms, or strong corporate finance programs preferred
Strong financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills
Advanced Excel proficiency
Ability to analyze financial and operational data and communicate insights clearly
Strong interest in M&A, private equity, and transaction advisory
Nice to have: Exposure to analytics tools or financial reporting technologies such as Power BI, Alteryx, or SQL
CPA, CFA, or CMA (or progress toward certification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
a 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution
health savings account (HSA) options
paid time off and company holidays
summer Friday hours
professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
company-paid life insurance
flexible work-from-anywhere opportunities during designated weeks