What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst position at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas?
What if your insights could shape the future direction of a global leader in access solutions? ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is the world’s leading provider of access solutions, delivering innovative, integrated offerings across commercial, institutional, and residential markets. We continue to grow through strategic acquisitions, and our M&A team plays a central role in identifying opportunities and guiding investment decisions. Our Americas M&A organization integrates origination, execution, and integration into one end‑to‑end system ensuring strong governance, close partnership with the business, and clear accountability for results.
This is an onsite position based in New Haven, CT. You must have the ability to travel, including internally, up to 25%.
What You Will Be Doing
Our work is rooted in curiosity, precision, and integrity. As an M&A Analyst, you will generate insights that impact which markets we enter, which companies we pursue, and how we position the business for long‑term success. You’ll uncover emerging trends, map whitespace opportunities, analyze industries and competitors, and build financial models that support strategic decision‑making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending research, structured problem‑solving, financial analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration.
You will help frame key strategic questions, synthesize findings, and contribute to discussions with business leaders as we evaluate opportunities and shape our acquisition theses.
Key Responsibilities
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
This is an onsite position based in New Haven, CT. You must have the ability to travel, including internally, up to 25%.
What You Will Be Doing
Our work is rooted in curiosity, precision, and integrity. As an M&A Analyst, you will generate insights that impact which markets we enter, which companies we pursue, and how we position the business for long‑term success. You’ll uncover emerging trends, map whitespace opportunities, analyze industries and competitors, and build financial models that support strategic decision‑making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending research, structured problem‑solving, financial analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration.
You will help frame key strategic questions, synthesize findings, and contribute to discussions with business leaders as we evaluate opportunities and shape our acquisition theses.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct industry and competitive analyses to identify acquisition targets and market entry opportunities.
- Build and maintain market maps and whitespace maps highlighting key players, disruptors, and potential synergies.
- Assess macroeconomic, regulatory, and technological trends affecting deal attractiveness.
- Prepare concise, visually compelling research reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Integrate market insights into valuation, scenario planning, and pipeline development.
- Monitor M&A activity, funding rounds, and strategic moves in target sectors.
- Perform company‑level research on business models, products, end markets, and competitive positioning.
- Build and maintain financial models to support screening and valuation.
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate strategic fit and prioritize target areas.
- Support strategy sessions focused on market landscapes, whitespace, and acquisition priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
- 2–4 years in market research, investment banking, consulting, strategy, corporate development, or similar analytical roles (M&A experience a plus).
- Must have the ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and market intelligence tools.
- Ability to distill complex data into clear frameworks and actionable insights.
- Curious, investigative mindset with strong financial modeling experience.
- Effective communicator able to engage credibly with senior leaders.
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment where priorities can shift quickly.
- Be a key player in shaping the strategic direction and growth of a leading global company in the access solutions space.
- Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and forward-thinking culture that values innovation and excellence.
- Access to global career opportunities within the ASSA ABLOY Group.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.