M&A Analyst
Acrisure
40 Leadenhall Street - LONDON, UKPosted 6 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time
M&A Analyst
International M&A | London | Full-time
ABOUT ACRISURE
Acrisure is a global fintech leader that empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the solutions to grow. Combining cutting-edge technology with top-tier human support, Acrisure connects clients with personalised solutions across insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity and real estate services.
Since 2013, Acrisure has grown revenue from $38 million to approximately $5 billion and now employs approximately 20,000 colleagues across 19 countries.
ROLE SUMMARY
Acrisure is seeking a highly motivated and analytical M&A Analyst to join its International M&A team, which covers the company's non-US operations. The role supports the evaluation, execution and integration of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments. It offers an early-career finance professional hands-on exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisers and business leaders.
The International M&A team primarily covers insurance related transactions across UK, Europe and Latin America. The analyst will report to the Director of International M&A.
Transaction Analysis & Execution
- Support the evaluation of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, disposals and other strategic investment opportunities.
- Build and maintain financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.
- Assist with financial, commercial and operational due diligence.
- Analyse target companies' financial statements, business performance and key risks.
- Manage data rooms and coordinate with external advisers to support transaction execution.
- Own the regular internal reporting of the international M&A pipeline.
Research & Strategic Analysis
- Conduct industry, market and competitor research.
- Monitor M&A activity and market trends across relevant sectors.
- Contribute to business case assessments and strategic recommendations.
Financial Reporting & Presentations
- Prepare presentations, investment memoranda, board papers and management reports.
- Summarise key transaction findings, risks and opportunities for senior stakeholders.
- Produce valuation summaries and sensitivity analyses.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with internal functions, including Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, Treasury and IT.
- Work with Acrisure senior leadership, third-party advisers and target company representatives.
- Support post-merger integration planning where required.
Education
- A 2:1 bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related field.
- Progress towards, or an interest in, a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent) is advantageous.
Skills & Experience Essential
- Internship or full-time experience in M&A, corporate finance or a related industry.
- Demonstrable understanding of financial modelling and valuation concepts.
- Demonstrable understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
- Strong communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience with financial databases such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg or FactSet.
- Interest in, or exposure to, the insurance and financial services sectors.
Personal Attributes
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, including under tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams at once and prioritise effectively.
- Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership of their work.
- Collaborative approach to working with colleagues across functions and with external advisers.
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