The Freelance M&A Consultant will be responsible for providing expert advice and hands-on support throughout the M&A process. This includes deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, negotiation, and post-merger integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment banking, corporate development, or management consulting, with a proven track record of successfully managing M&A transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Sourcing and Origination: Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets or buyers. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investment bankers, private equity firms, and corporate development teams.
- Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential transactions, including financial, operational, and strategic assessments. Coordinate with internal and external teams to gather and analyze relevant data.
- Financial Modeling and Valuation: Build and review detailed financial models to support valuation and transaction structuring. Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate the impact of different transaction terms.
- Negotiation and Deal Structuring: Assist in the negotiation of transaction terms and conditions. Develop and review term sheets, purchase agreements, and other legal documents.
- Post-Merger Integration: Develop and implement integration plans to ensure smooth transition and realization of synergies. Monitor and report on integration progress and performance metrics.
- Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic advice to clients on M&A strategy, market trends, and competitive landscape. Support the development of long-term growth strategies and business plans.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, corporate development, or management consulting.
- Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end M&A transactions.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60622: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60622