Position Summary

The Senior Associate, Corporate Development will play a critical role in supporting Amerit's acquisition strategy and growth initiatives. Reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Development and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, M&A targets / sellers and key business stakeholders, this highly visible position will help drive all phases of the M&A lifecycle, including target identification, pipeline development, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, integration support, and post-close performance tracking.

 

Compensation: $150k-$175k base salary plus bonus depending on experience

 

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid preferred)

 

The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you? 

• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) match program
• Unlimited vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
• Employee referral program, up to $500 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion

Why This Role?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly acquisitive, private equity-backed organization at a pivotal stage of growth. The Senior Associate will have meaningful exposure to executive leadership, board-level discussions, acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and post-close value creation initiatives.

The role is ideal for a highly ambitious professional looking to join a growing Corporate Development team with lots of upward movement potential and accelerate their career in Corporate Development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

M&A Execution & Transaction Support

• Lead workstreams across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including target screening, valuation, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-close analysis.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition opportunities, returns, and strategic alternatives.
• Analyze acquisition targets, market dynamics, competitive positioning, and industry trends.
• Lead preparation of investment memorandums, acquisition recommendations, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts across internal stakeholders, sellers and external advisors.
• Support negotiations and have ample exposure to interacting with M&A targets, and support building relationships with sellers.

Pipeline Development & Market Research

• Maintain and continuously refine Amerit's acquisition pipeline and target database.
• Conduct market mapping and industry research to identify attractive acquisition opportunities.
• Develop investment theses and strategic growth recommendations.
• Assist in outreach efforts and relationship management with acquisition targets, intermediaries, and advisors.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify emerging opportunities.

Executive & Board Support

• Prepare presentations and supporting analyses for executive leadership, Board meetings, and investment committee reviews.
• Assist with strategic planning initiatives and special projects.
• Develop concise, data-driven recommendations to support key business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in:
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Development
• Private Equity
• Transaction Advisory Services
• Valuation Services
• Management Consulting
• Big Four Deal Advisory
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end process underlining a transaction.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across sellers and  executive and operational teams.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience in leading multiple workstreams across small and medium sized transactions
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, private equity-backed environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Personal Traits & Fit

• Thrives in a demanding, high-impact and high-profile environment.• High energy even when things don’t go their way or when facing challenges• Engaged and driven, self-propelling individual who does not need external motivation to always being ahead of things• Patient, unfazed and unruffled problem solver, who can deal with issues that arise proactively and calmly, projecting a sense of control and confidence to all stakeholders.

Why is This Role Exciting

• Opportunity to help build and scale the M&A function at an industry leader backed by a stellar sponsor, New Mountain Capital.• High visibility role reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Development and interfacing with many more senior stakeholders.• Ability to drive meaningful impact on Amerit’s growth trajectory and long-term value creation.• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on operational excellence and customer service.

Key Competencies and Minimum Education

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