M&A Analyst

Position Summary

The M&A Analyst plays a critical role in supporting corporate growth through strategic acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, and other investment opportunities. This position involves deep financial analysis, market research, valuation modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to help leadership make informed decisions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial modeling, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction analysis.
• Perform valuation assessments to determine the financial attractiveness of potential acquisition targets.
• Support due diligence processes by gathering, analyzing, and validating financial, operational, and legal information.
• File maintenance, including coordination with sellers, 3rd party diligence providers and internal department heads.
• Project management - Tracking progress of ongoing acquisition processes
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and reports for senior leadership and board review.
• Research industry trends, competitive landscapes, and market dynamics to identify strategic opportunities.
• Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of potential acquisition targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, legal, operations, strategy) and external advisors (investment banks, consultants, auditors).
• Track post-acquisition performance and support integration planning as needed.
• Monitor financial performance of portfolio companies or acquired assets.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of corporate finance, valuation techniques, and M&A processes.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Experience supporting due diligence or transaction execution.
• Professional certifications (CFA, CPA, or progress toward them) are a plus.
  
  
  

Competency

• Curious, proactive, and eager to dive into complex financial and strategic challenges.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Primarily a sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting, working at a desk, and using a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching in an office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry light materials (up to approximately 10–15 pounds), such as files, laptops, or office supplies.
• Capacity to work extended hours as required to meet business deadlines, including peak transaction periods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Hybrid or on-site depending on company policy.
• May require occasional travel for site visits, meetings, or due diligence activities.
  
  
  

Benefits Offered:

• Paid Holidays
• Two medical plans
• Two dental plans
• Vision
• $15K Employer paid Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Insurance plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Cancer plan
• Accident
• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sign on Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  
  

EEOC Policy Statement - Guardian Fleet Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.