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Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Analyst, Corporate Development & Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job Title

Senior Analyst, Corporate Development & Strategy

Job Description Summary

The Strategy, Investments and M&A (SIMA) team identifies and executes large platform M&A transactions, and numerous add-on acquisitions, annually on behalf of the Firm. The team is also responsible for other core strategic initiatives such as firm-wide strategy, joint ventures, and platform rationalizations / improvements. The team works directly with the Firm’s CEO, President, and Business Heads across the globe, providing members with unparalleled visibility and exposure. The small team size and large deal pipeline requires the analyst to take on significant project responsibilities from initiation to close.

This role supports the execution of M&A, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives using quantitative (primary) and qualitative (secondary) analyses such as: financial modeling, detailed valuation, company due diligence, industry research, and strategic evaluation.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Analyze potential M&A transactions and strategic initiatives to support senior leadership in making key decisions

Construct detailed financial models and valuation analysis

Perform market research and competitive analysis

Assist with all aspects of due diligence, including identifying and quantifying sources of synergies and risk, and summarizing findings for the senior executive team

Draft investment memos, presentations and recommendations for all stages of the deal process (sourcing to integration planning)

Assist with the development of board materials outlining broader strategic goals and specific strategic initiatives

Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed deal activities and performance of venture investments

Qualifications:

1-2+ years of experience at a top tier investment bank

Financial due diligence (Transaction Services / Quality of Earnings) or operational consulting experience a plus

Extensive experience with financial modeling and business analysis

Track record of excellence (vis-à-vis peer group) in prior endeavors

Demonstrated ability to work well on small deal teams

Superior analytical and quantitative skills

Strong writing, presentation and research abilities

Highly motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and sense of urgency

Intellectual curiosity combined with strong work ethic

Team player with positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to “manage up”

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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