Keystone Agency Partners (KAP) is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage platform that acquires and partners with independent insurance agencies throughout the United States. KAP provides best-in-class services and capital investment that unlocks potential and delivers outsized and profitable growth within its platform agencies. Keystone Agency Partners was founded in 2020 in partnership with Keystone Insurers Group, Inc. and affiliates of Bain Capital, LP. For more information please visit: www.keystoneagencypartners.com.
Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
Position Overview:
The Mergers & Acquisitions Associate will be responsible for various functions related to the acquisition process including task management, analysis of financial statements and related financial data, and support of other members of the Mergers & Acquisitions Team.
Responsibilities:
Review, organize and develop workbooks with incoming acquisition information.
Conduct detailed financial modeling, including valuation analyses, sensitivity analyses, and pro forma projections.
Assist in the preparation of term sheets and cover letters.
Coordinate due diligence efforts, coordinating with internal teams, external advisors, and the target company.
Prepare investment memos, presentations, and materials for executive leadership and stakeholders.
Develop analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.
Provide supporting data for and present working capital computation.
Assist with tasks as required; scanning, data entry, scheduling of conference calls, coordination of travel / meetings, etc.
Support post-merger integration efforts, ensuring realization of synergies and operational alignment.
Develop, maintain and continuously improve tools used in the M&A process.
Collaborate with the business development team to track, maintain, and forecast the M&A pipeline.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
3+ years of investment banking, public accounting, or related experience required
Financial Services or Insurance industry experience preferred
Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or similar credentials preferred
Proficient in Windows-based office technologies (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills
Effective communication skills for accurate and concise oral and written presentations to the M&A Team, Sellers and their Accounting and Legal Advisors
Experience managing due diligence processes and working with cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Accident, Legal, Pet Insurance
401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
No Solicitation Notification to Agencies: Please note that Keystone Agency Partners and our Partner Agencies do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Keystone Agency Partners will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.