M&A Analyst

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M&A Analyst

International M&A  |  London  |  Full-time

ABOUT ACRISURE

Acrisure is a global fintech leader that empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the solutions to grow. Combining cutting-edge technology with top-tier human support, Acrisure connects clients with personalised solutions across insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity and real estate services.

Since 2013, Acrisure has grown revenue from $38 million to approximately $5 billion and now employs approximately 20,000 colleagues across 19 countries.

ROLE SUMMARY

Acrisure is seeking a highly motivated and analytical M&A Analyst to join its International M&A team, which covers the company’s non-US operations. The role supports the evaluation, execution and integration of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments. It offers an early-career finance professional hands-on exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisers and business leaders.

The International M&A team primarily covers insurance related transactions across UK, Europe and Latin America. The analyst will report to the Director of International M&A.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transaction Analysis & Execution

- Support the evaluation of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, disposals and other strategic investment opportunities.

- Build and maintain financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.

- Assist with financial, commercial and operational due diligence.

- Analyse target companies’ financial statements, business performance and key risks.

- Manage data rooms and coordinate with external advisers to support transaction execution.

- Own the regular internal reporting of the international M&A pipeline.

Research & Strategic Analysis

- Conduct industry, market and competitor research.

- Monitor M&A activity and market trends across relevant sectors.

- Contribute to business case assessments and strategic recommendations.

Financial Reporting & Presentations

- Prepare presentations, investment memoranda, board papers and management reports.

- Summarise key transaction findings, risks and opportunities for senior stakeholders.

- Produce valuation summaries and sensitivity analyses.

Stakeholder Management

- Liaise with internal functions, including Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, Treasury and IT.

- Work with Acrisure senior leadership, third-party advisers and target company representatives.

- Support post-merger integration planning where required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- A 2:1 bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related field.

- Progress towards, or an interest in, a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent) is advantageous.

Skills & Experience

Essential

- Internship or full-time experience in M&A, corporate finance or a related industry.

- Demonstrable understanding of financial modelling and valuation concepts.

- Demonstrable understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.

- Strong communication skills.

Desirable

- Experience with financial databases such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg or FactSet.

- Interest in, or exposure to, the insurance and financial services sectors.

Personal Attributes

- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, including under tight deadlines.

- Ability to manage multiple workstreams at once and prioritise effectively.

- Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership of their work.

- Collaborative approach to working with colleagues across functions and with external advisers.