Analyst, Global Mergers & Acquisitions (Hybrid)

 

Penguin Random House is seeking an Analyst to join our Global Mergers & Acquisitions team. 

  

About the PRH Global M&A Team 

 

We are a fast-paced, collaborative team that works closely with the CEO and CFO of Penguin Random House and PRH senior leadership both locally and globally to advance PRH’s inorganic growth objectives. Over the past 5 years, we have successfully completed over 25 transactions. Each project we undertake brings unique insight and exposure to the inner-workings of Penguin Random House and our parent company, Bertelsmann, and the opportunity to participate in the discussions that drive our global agenda.   

 

About Penguin Random House 

 

Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, employing more than 10,000 people globally. With more than 300 imprints and brands on six continents, Penguin Random House comprises adult and children's fiction and nonfiction print and digital English- German- and Spanish-language trade book publishing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide. With over 16,000 new titles, and more than 700 million print, audio and eBooks sold annually, Penguin Random House's publishing lists include more than 80 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world's most widely read authors.  

 

About the Role 

 

As the Analyst, you will report to the VP of Global Mergers & Acquisitions and support all aspects of active M&A deals. The role provides a unique opportunity to further develop your M&A skill set and to build your skills related to deal structuring and negotiating.  

 

What’s the opportunity? 

• Screen targets proactively and reactively to determine if they meet PRH’s acquisition criteria 

• Build financial and discounted cash flow models to formulate a view on valuation 

• Creation of deal documents including letters of intent and investment proposals for PRH and/or Bertelsmann approval 

• Complete business and financial due diligence  

• Manage due diligence process across all workstreams, including internal partners and third-party advisors 

• Work closely with the legal team to review transaction documents 

• Support negotiations of various financial and legal deal-related topics 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop TSA and complete seamless integration post-close  

• Prepare M&A related materials for strategic presentations for CEO, CFO, and shareholders 

• Prepare ad hoc analyses to evaluate high-impact strategic projects 

 

Skill Requirements:  

• Strong quantitative abilities, with experience performing financial and valuation analyses 

• Solid understanding of accounting and key operating metrics 

• Highly organized and experienced in prioritizing and executing multiple projects / deadlines 

• Proactive mindset and naturally self-motivated 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams 

 

Knowledge/Prior Experience: 

• 1-2 years of work experience in investment banking, private equity and/or corporate development  

• Strong interest and/or knowledge of media/digital media 

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)  

• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, or French a plus 

• Global experience with exposure to European, Latin American and Asia Markets a plus 

 

 

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please include a cover letter with your resume.  

 

 

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Lo