Jobs · Finance · Illinois

Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

Kroll · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteFinance$90k–$110k/yrFull-time

Join Kroll's Global Mergers & Acquisitions Team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of Mergers & Acquisitions. Kroll’s Mergers & Acquisition practice advises middle-market companies in sell-side, buy-side, and capital-raising transactions. Kroll differentiates with deep industry expertise, longstanding experience working with family businesses, and superior deal execution.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior management teams and gain exposure to clients, board members, and stakeholders throughout all phases of transaction advisory and execution, in both healthy and distressed situations
  • Assist in financial modeling and analytics for M&A, restructuring, and special-situations deal teams
  • Draft situation analyses, pitch materials, information memoranda, management presentations, and term sheets in support of M&A assignments
  • Perform company, industry, market, and competitor research and due diligence
  • Contribute to the development and communication of proposals and advice to current and prospective clients
  • Ensure quality of client deliverables by maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Maintain open lines of communication between the deal team and potential M&A buyers/sellers, including maintaining the data room and coordinating management meetings

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Management (with a concentration in Accounting, Economics, or Finance), Economics, or other degree (with a minimum of four Junior and/or Senior-level courses in Accounting, Economics, or Finance) from an accredited university or college
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027
  • Major GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple engagements, and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
  • A critical, detail-oriented thinker who can quickly evaluate and analyze companies and financial information and master new tasks
  • Excellent quantitative, writing, and communication skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively with senior professionals in an engagement team
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity
  • Commitment to obtaining outstanding results
  • Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • FINRA Series 79, 63, and 7 certification (either current or able to obtain)

Benefits

  • Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave
  • Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection
  • Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching

Pay

Salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 USD.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights.

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