Chenmark is currently seeking a M&A Associate. The M&A Associate role is designed to give individuals significant autonomy and development opportunities in all aspects of M&A, from top of funnel outreach through post-close transition and everything in between.
The M&A Associate will work directly with Chenmark's VP of Business Development, Head of M&A, CFO, and CEO. Responsibilities will include the following:
- Top of funnel search - thesis development, list building, outreach, relationship building
- Underwriting - writing memos and developing models to support your own investment recommendations
- Due Diligence - leading operational diligence workstreams to mitigate risk
- Transition Support - working with CEOs of newly acquired operating companies to support the transition for the first ~90-days post-close
- OpCo Consulting - work with operating company CEOs to support company initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or consulting
- Investment banking, private equity, or PE diligence consulting experience preferred
- Proven ability to solve problems in an agile, creative, and decisive manner
- Comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a lean team
- Analytical proficiency
- A passion for small business
- An inherent curiosity and passion for learning
Location: Nashville, TN (preferred); also open to Portland, ME or Calgary, AB.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Relocation Assistance and/or Corporate housing is available for non-local candidates.
