Amerant
Corporate Development Senior Analyst
Amerant, Coral Gables, Florida, United States,
Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Corporate Development Senior Analyst will be primarily responsible for supporting the overall process of corporate development transactions, including deal sourcing, due diligence, competitive analysis, valuation, financial modeling, and post-merger integration. The Corporate Development Senior analyst will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to analyze strategic fit of scenarios of corporate transactions such as acquisitions, business mergers, joint ventures, divestitures, and investments, evaluating their financial impact through advanced financial modeling. This role requires a deep understanding of financial statement analysis, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to deliver strategic recommendations to senior management.
Responsibilities:
Conduct industry and market research to support business mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate development strategies, identifying growth opportunities and potential targets trough detailed analysis of markets and competitors.Stay current on industry trends, competitive environment, market conditions, and regulatory developments that could impact corporate development and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities.Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets by performing comprehensive financial modeling, market research, and industry analysis.Build and maintain detailed financial models to analyze potential corporate transactions, strategic investments and acquisitions opportunities, providing insights into financial viability and long-term impact.Conduct scenario-based financial analyses of potential mergers and acquisitions, leveraging financial statements and modeling to assess transaction feasibility.Perform detailed valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction evaluations, to assess corporate transactions and investment opportunities.Conduct sensitivity analysis, risk assessments, and scenario planning to highlight risks and potential outcomes for corporate transactions.Participate in due diligence processes, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate financial, operational, legal, and commercial aspects of potential transactions.Assist in the development and implementation of post-acquisition integration plans, ensuring a smooth transition of acquired targets and tracking performance against strategic objectives.Prepare detailed proposals, reports, and presentations for senior management, clearly articulating financial analysis, deal structure, and strategic recommendations.
Minimum Education and/or Certifications Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics. Post-graduate degree or certification, such as MBA, MS, or CFA, is highly desirable.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
Experience in the banking industry is required. 3-5 years of related experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, or private equity.
Technical and/or Other Essential Knowledge:
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of valuation techniques, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
Proven experience in building advanced models to support corporate transactions.
Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose actionable solutions.
Excellent communication skills to effectively present financial analysis and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Capital IQ, Bloomberg.
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Responsibilities:
Conduct industry and market research to support business mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate development strategies, identifying growth opportunities and potential targets trough detailed analysis of markets and competitors.Stay current on industry trends, competitive environment, market conditions, and regulatory developments that could impact corporate development and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities.Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets by performing comprehensive financial modeling, market research, and industry analysis.Build and maintain detailed financial models to analyze potential corporate transactions, strategic investments and acquisitions opportunities, providing insights into financial viability and long-term impact.Conduct scenario-based financial analyses of potential mergers and acquisitions, leveraging financial statements and modeling to assess transaction feasibility.Perform detailed valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction evaluations, to assess corporate transactions and investment opportunities.Conduct sensitivity analysis, risk assessments, and scenario planning to highlight risks and potential outcomes for corporate transactions.Participate in due diligence processes, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate financial, operational, legal, and commercial aspects of potential transactions.Assist in the development and implementation of post-acquisition integration plans, ensuring a smooth transition of acquired targets and tracking performance against strategic objectives.Prepare detailed proposals, reports, and presentations for senior management, clearly articulating financial analysis, deal structure, and strategic recommendations.
Minimum Education and/or Certifications Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics. Post-graduate degree or certification, such as MBA, MS, or CFA, is highly desirable.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
Experience in the banking industry is required. 3-5 years of related experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, or private equity.
Technical and/or Other Essential Knowledge:
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of valuation techniques, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
Proven experience in building advanced models to support corporate transactions.
Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose actionable solutions.
Excellent communication skills to effectively present financial analysis and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Capital IQ, Bloomberg.
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