Job Description
About the role
· Executes end-to-end M&A processes (covering acquisitions, divestitures) including strategic rationale, project management, due diligence, valuation, transaction documentation, negotiations with counterparties, and management of third-party advisors
· Works closely with business partners to evaluate specific M&A opportunities’ strategic merits, including the identification and quantification of revenue and cost synergy opportunities, as well as key risks and alternatives (build / buy / partner)
· Builds and owns transaction financial models (e.g., DCF, LBO / returns, accretion / dilution, carve-out and stranded cost analysis), collaborating with Finance, Tax and Accounting to analyze and underwrite specific M&A opportunities and strategies
Your key responsibilities
· Contributes to shaping overall M&A strategy working with FIS executive team, lines of business and functional areas, including target screening, pipeline management, competitive intelligence and periodic portfolio reviews across Banking Solutions and Capital Markets
·Prepares corporate strategy and M&A materials for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, as needed
· Uses AI tools (e.g., large language models and agentic workflows) to accelerate market mapping, target screening, data room and contract review, and first drafts of analysis and materials, while verifying outputs and protecting confidential information
· Assesses targets’ data, AI and technology capabilities and risks in diligence, including data rights, model governance, IP ownership, cybersecurity and applicable regulation
· Helps build and maintain the team’s playbooks, templates and deal data assets (e.g., pipeline, precedent transactions, post-deal reviews) so that institutional knowledge is reusable
What you bring
Required qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, mathematics, engineering, computer science or information technology, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. MBA, CFA, ACA / CPA or equivalent professional qualification desirable (completed or in progress)
· 3+ years’ relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, transaction advisory or strategy consulting
· Demonstrable track record of live transaction execution through to close, ideally including both buy-side and sell-side or carve-out transactions
· Experience in FinTech, payments, banking or capital markets technology desirable but not essential
· Experienced in strategy, corporate finance, portfolio management, competitive intelligence and primary research, preferably in the FinTech industry. Experience with both acquisitions and divestitures, preferably in the FinTech industry
What we offer you
At FIS, your career journey is yours to shape. We provide the tools, experiences and support to help you reach what's next.
Here’s what else we offer:
- Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
- Internal career growth opportunities
- Personal and professional learning
- Inclusive, diverse work environment
- Resources to give back to your community
