Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Responsibilities

Lead several work streams for live transactions, including development of the financial model, creation of the confidential information memorandum (for divestitures/partnerships), coordination of the Q&A process, management of external consultants, and negotiation of parts of the transaction documentation.

Design, build, and use financial and valuation models, including DCF and earnings models, to assess individual projects and AES as a whole.

Analyze potential transactions and investments under the direction of transaction leaders, including strategic and financial impacts and risks.

Manage an associate or other junior team member on internal projects, as requested by management.

Capture and synthesize data from confidential and public sources to assist in analysis.

Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations.

Interact with other AES groups and AES businesses in a professional manner to collect information and documents, validate analyses, and facilitate internal and external due diligence.

Coverage of interaction with external parties and advisors.

Support internal processes for transaction assessment/approval, including Investment Committee memos and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an analytical discipline
• MBA or other relevant Master's Degree highly preferred
• 5+ years of work experience
• Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a convincing manner to diverse stakeholders
• Excel financial modeling skills and proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Proficient in use of financial research tools, such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and Thomson One
• Deep understanding of AES corporate and business structure, financials, valuation, credit ratings, strategy, capital costs, and tax position for use in transaction assessments
• Adequate understanding of financial statement mechanics and business valuation theory
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
• Attain a working understanding of AES markets, their drivers, and ways to capture and drive industry innovation through mergers and acquisitions

Skills

• Strong analytical experience and intellectual curiosity
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a convincing manner to diverse stakeholders
• Excel financial modeling skills and proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Proficient in use of financial research tools, such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and Thomson One
• Deep understanding of financial statement mechanics and business valuation theory
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
• Attain a working understanding of AES markets, their drivers, and ways to capture and drive industry innovation through mergers and acquisitions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Lifetime life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Company Information

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.