M&A Analyst

1 Month ago • 2-3 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The M&A Analyst will gain hands-on experience in a buy-side, technology-focused corporate development team. They will be involved in core activities like evaluating and acquiring vertical market software companies. Responsibilities include analyzing financial and non-financial information, creating investment summaries, participating in due diligence, and researching attractive software models. The role offers exposure to new industries, business models, valuation methods, and transaction processes. The analyst will work with the M&A team to analyze the business and perform complex analyses. The role involves a high energy collaborative environment.
Must have:
  • 2-3 years of professional experience in banking, consulting, or accounting
  • Professional designation (ACCA, CA, or CFA) obtained or in progress
  • Excellent academic performance
  • Strong interest in private equity, tech entrepreneurship, and finance
  • Experience with financial modeling and data analysis
  • Advanced English written and verbal communication skills

Job Details

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Job Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience with many of the core activities involved with working in a buy side, technology-focused corporate development team, or private equity firm. The selected candidate will play an integral role on the Banyan M&A team, working directly with Associates, Directors, and VPs in a high-energy and collaborative environment. The exposure obtained throughout will include but not be limited to new industries, business models, valuation methods, and research techniques, along with opportunities in diligence and M&A transaction processes. They will be given responsibility and have a measurable impact on the organization. The developmental goals include a fundamental understanding of the private company acquisition process, along with the ability to analyze software businesses and prepare valuations.

You will support the evaluation and acquisition of vertical market software companies by supporting the following functions:

  • M&A deal evaluation (65%)
  • Assistance in operational, financial, and market due diligence (25%)
  • Special projects (data-focused) (10%)

Responsibilities:

  • Be the first point of contact to analyze and present financial and non-financial information for new acquisition opportunities, utilizing Banyan’s key KPIs and investment criteria
  • Review confidential information on potential acquisitions and create investment summaries for presentation to Banyan’s management team and board
  • Participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions, analyzing in-depth operational aspects of businesses and performing complex analyses; prepare both valuation and operational models on potential acquisitions
  • Research attractive software models and industries based on Banyan’s criteria
  • Work with a high-energy M&A team across the globe

 

Qualifications for success:

The ideal candidate for the role will possess the following characteristics:

  • 2-3 years of complimentary professional experience (banking, consulting, advisory, accounting)
  • Professional designation obtained or in progress/ near completion (ACCA, CA, or CFA)
  • Excellent academic performance in an undergraduate degree program
  • Highly motivated with a strong interest in the fields of private equity, tech entrepreneurship, and finance
  • Experience with building financial models, proficiency in translating unorganized data into thoughtfully structured analysis; strong analytical abilities, and a good understanding of financial statements
  • A natural curiosity for how businesses work, a passion for technology, a tenacious attitude toward research, and the ability to think independently
  • Collaborative by nature and not scared to challenge the status quo and put forward suggestions on how to improve existing processes
  • Advanced English written and verbal communication skills

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

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Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy-and-hold-for-life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets. As a purpose-driven company, Banyan is committed to making an enduring, positive impact on the world.

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