Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst – Corporate Development

United States

Full-time

Remote

$135K/yr - $145K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

QAD is a world-class SaaS company, and they are seeking a highly analytical and execution-oriented M&A Analyst to join the Corporate Development team. This role will support the full M&A lifecycle, including business development, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-merger integration.

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Responsibilities

Support identification, screening, and prioritization of potential acquisition targets aligned with QAD’s strategic priorities
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and landscape mapping
Prepare initial investment theses, target profiles, and strategic rationale materials
Track inbound opportunities and maintain deal pipeline and status reporting
Build and maintain detailed financial models, including:
3-statement operating models
Valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
Synergy and accretion/dilution analyses
Analyze target financials, revenue quality, margins, growth drivers, and unit economics
Assess deal structures, purchase price mechanics, and key financial risks
Coordinate and support financial, operational, commercial, and technical due diligence
Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, HR, IT, Product, and external advisors
Analyze diligence findings and quantify risks, synergies, and integration considerations
Prepare diligence summaries and executive/Board-level materials
Support deal execution from LOI through signing and close
Assist with data room management, Q&A tracking, and diligence requests
Support negotiation preparation, including modeling sensitivities and downside cases
Help manage transaction timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies
Support integration planning and execution to ensure seamless integration into QAD
Track synergy realization, cost savings, and revenue upside vs. deal case
Assist with integration of financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI alignment
Provide regular updates to leadership on integration progress and risks
Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and Board materials
Support internal approval processes and post-close performance tracking
Maintain documentation of deal assumptions and actual performance vs. plan

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
2–4+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Strategic Finance
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working cross-functionally and with senior leadership