Oliver Wyman - Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

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Description:

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our 7000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman’s thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press.  Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1000 companies.

Visit our website for more details about Oliver Wyman: www.oliverwyman.com 

Job Overview:

The Corporate Development Senior Analyst will play a support role in assisting the Corporate Development team with strategic transactions and acquisitions for our organization. This position will focus on providing analytical and operational support throughout the deal lifecycle, from initial evaluation to post-acquisition analysis, under the guidance of more senior team members. By collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors, you will contribute to the overall success and growth of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Support: Assist in various stages of transactions and acquisitions, including initial evaluations, financial modeling, due diligence, and post-acquisition analysis. Support the team in preparing necessary documentation and presentations for key stakeholders.

• Financial Analysis: Contribute to the development of financial projections and perform detailed financial analysis. Assist in creating pro forma financial models, conducting valuation analysis, and developing synergy models to support decision-making on potential transactions.

• Strategic Assessment: Collaborate with business leaders to understand strategic priorities and assist in identifying suitable M&A targets that align with the organization’s goals.

• Pipeline Management: Maintain a comprehensive and organized view of the target pipeline. Assist in compiling relevant documentation and managing the flow of information to support strategic decision-making.

• Collaborative Deal Execution: Work alongside internal functional teams (e.g., legal, finance) and external advisors to contribute to a smooth deal execution, ensuring all necessary approval and process steps are followed.

• Process Support: Support the optimization of corporate development processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Assist in the development of playbooks and best practices.

• Post-Acquisition Integration Support: Provide assistance in post-acquisition integration efforts, helping to ensure that cross-functional teams effectively execute their M&A integration plans.

• Presentation Development: Aid in the creation of high-quality presentation materials and reports for practice leaders and senior management, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

• Ad-Hoc Projects: Participate in various ad-hoc projects and activities as required, providing analytical support and insights to the Corporate Development team.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

• 0-2 years of strategy consulting experience preferably in M&A, deal advisory, corporate development, or valuation advisory

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with M&A databases or software is a plus

• Availability to travel

Skills and Attributes:

• Analytical and research skills with some proficiency in financial modeling and analysis

• Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities

• Prior project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Organizational skills, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $100K – $150K.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience,