Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions at Kroll, LLC in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Join Kroll's Global Expert Services Team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of Mergers & Acquisitions. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to contribute as new joiners in our Mergers & Acquisitions Group.

Kroll's Mergers & Acquisition practice advises middle-market companies in sellside, buyside, 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 get exposure to clients, board members and stakeholders throughout all phases of transaction advisory and execution, in both healthy and distressed situations
• Support in financial modeling and analytics for M&A, restructuring & 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 having strong attention to detail
• Maintain open lines of communication between deal team and potential M&A buyers/sellers, including maintaining the data room and coordinating management meetings

• 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 2023 and August 2025
• Major GPA of 3.2
• 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 quickly
• 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
• FINRA Series 79, 63 & 7 certification (either current or able to obtain)

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 a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability .

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

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