Corporate Development Analyst (Legal)
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Job Description:
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development, the Corporate Development Analyst will support the VP in a variety of growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, and will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction of the company. This includes conducting market research, identifying potential acquisition opportunities, performing detailed due diligence / analysis on target companies and developing financial models and forecasts for the executive leadership team as part of deal evaluation. This individual will work extensively with Epiq's executive team across Epiq's business units, becoming a key contributor to driving Epiq's growth agenda.
This is a broad role with a key focus on due diligence, forecasting and analysis. It will include:
- Market research, including development of sector market maps
- Supporting the sourcing and tracking of companies for potential acquisition
- Tracking deal progress and next steps across multiple transactions simultaneously
- Creating financial models for executive review for the purposes of company valuations
- Building PowerPoint presentations and other materials to display investment rationale and expound upon risks and mitigants
Successful candidates will have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, math or related field
- MBA or equivalent relevant work experience
- 3+ years of minimum related work experience (investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development analyst / associate experience) including financial analysis and modeling
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to comprehend and handle large volumes of data, synthesize data into meaningful analyses and summarize key facts and conclusions in a concise and persuasive manner
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with all stakeholders
- Expert level Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills required including experience building financial / forecast models, valuation analyses and investment committee / investment banking style deck
- High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to protect highly confidential information
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Prior sector experience not necessary
Personal attributes:
- Strong intellect with highly analytical mindset
- Ability to objectively consider numerous variables that drive decision-making
- Self-starter, proactive and high energy level
- Well-rounded team player with strong relationship and team building skills; able to foster a culture of collaboration
- Highly credible presenter and communicator (verbal, prose, PowerPoint) with strong influencing skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels
- Strong appetite to learn; comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Approachable, outgoing and flexible #LI-RC1
Candidates based in California, Colorado, New York or Washington:
The Compensation range for this role is 67,482.90 - 134,965.20 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.Click here to learn about Epiq's Benefits.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is Epiq's policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual's race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
