Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee, coordinate, and engage in due diligence activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external advisors.

• Maintain, update, and systematically organize deal documentation while ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and internal standards.

• Work closely with internal departments to assess feasibility and facilitate the smooth progression of transactions.

• Aid in the planning and execution of post-merger integration to ensure a seamless transition and value realization.

• Remain informed on market trends, industry advancements, and best practices in M&A to guide strategic choices.

• Create reports, presentations, and acquisition documentation for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

• Support all phases of the transaction lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, due diligence, negotiation assistance, integration planning, and preparation of required acquisition documents.

• Manage internal and external communications during the deal process, ensuring alignment among all stakeholders.

• Exhibit sound judgment in high-pressure situations; convey concepts clearly and concisely to executives.

• Foster trust and alignment with cross-functional leaders to promptly address diligence findings.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline; an MBA is considered advantageous.

• Relevant experience in mergers & acquisitions or a related field is preferred.

• Previous experience (2–4 years) as an M&A analyst is required.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Ability to distill analytical findings into clear, actionable insights and communicate them confidently to senior leaders and external partners.

• Provide accurate written and verbal communication both within MEI leadership and when interacting with acquisition parties, knowing when to listen and when to contribute.

• Upholding strict confidentiality is crucial, necessitating the Associate to exercise full discretion with all sensitive information encountered.

• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage high-stakes situations with professionalism and composure.

• Strong attention to detail and the capability to handle confidential information appropriately.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, and PBI reports.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive, team-oriented demeanor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel may be necessary up to 25%-50% of the time.

• Must be able to thrive in a high-functioning team environment.

• Uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

• Take pride in your work and in the company.

• Communicate openly and strive for excellence in daily tasks.

• Understand and deliver the quality service that MEI’s customers have come to expect.