Part Time Corporate Development Associate - M-A Associate - Acquisition Analyst Jobs, in Legacy Lifespaces - Maukerja

Role Description

Support business growth through the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, investments, and related strategic opportunities. Combine financial analysis, valuation, and commercial research to assess strategic fit, identify risks, and coordinate transaction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research industries, competitors, acquisition targets, and investment opportunities.
• Assess target business models, competitive positioning, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Analyze financial statements, forecasts, cash flows, and operating performance.
• Build valuation models using appropriate methods, including discounted cash flow and market comparables.
• Evaluate transaction scenarios, financing requirements, potential synergies, and investment returns.
• Prepare investment papers, presentations, and transaction recommendations.
• Coordinate information requests, data rooms, management meetings, and due diligence workstreams.
• Work with finance, legal, tax, operational, and other specialist advisers.
• Identify material risks, information gaps, and assumptions requiring further validation.
• Support negotiations, transaction documentation, approvals, and closing requirements within delegated responsibilities.
• Contribute to integration planning and track performance against the investment case.
• Maintain confidentiality, accurate transaction records, and appropriate approval controls.

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Corporate Development Associate: Evaluate opportunities for the organization’s own investment portfolio, own defined transaction workstreams, and coordinate internal stakeholders through assessment and execution.
• M&A Associate: Develop transaction analyses and materials, coordinate due diligence and execution, and support negotiations in an in-house or advisory setting.
• Acquisition Analyst: Focus on target screening, financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence support under appropriate guidance.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, transaction advisory, valuation, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and corporate finance.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Familiarity with business valuation methods and investment appraisal.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess assumptions and communicate financial and strategic implications clearly.
• Effective written communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage transaction deadlines.
• Sound commercial judgment, professional integrity, and discretion.
• A degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• For associate roles, experience independently delivering defined analytical or execution workstreams and reviewing junior outputs where assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to buy-side or sell-side transactions, minority investments, or joint ventures.
• Familiarity with transaction structures, purchase price adjustments, and financing alternatives.
• Experience supporting integration planning or synergy analysis.
• Knowledge of financial databases, market research platforms, or data analytics tools.
• Relevant industry expertise or experience with cross-border transactions.
• Progress toward or completion of a relevant qualification such as CFA, CA, CPA, ACCA, or an MBA.

Scope by Role

• Corporate Development Associate: Supports internal growth and investment priorities through opportunity assessment and transaction delivery.
• M&A Associate: Owns defined deal workstreams and supports transaction execution with senior oversight.
• Acquisition Analyst: Provides research and financial analysis that inform acquisition decisions.