Specialist, M&A

Anywhere Real Estate • $100K — $120K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Organizational Development, Finance, or related field.
  • 4-7+ years in mergers and acquisitions, integration management, or related areas.
  • Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed workplans, milestone trackers, and risk registers.
  • Coordinate integration activities across multiple workstreams to align with business objectives.
  • Assist in coordinating organizational and operational due diligence activities.
  • Gather and analyze information to identify risks and integration considerations.
  • Partner with stakeholders across People Enablement, Finance, and other departments.
  • Facilitate meetings and document decisions to drive action items.
  • Support employee-facing integration activities and change management strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact M&A activities.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to the development of integration playbooks and best practices.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support for personal and professional development within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

M&A Specialist

Position Summary:

The M&A Specialist will support People Enablement (HR) merger, acquisition, and integration activities across Compass International Holdings, helping translate transaction objectives into clear plans, coordinated execution, and a strong employee experience. This role will partner with cross-functional teams within People Enablement and organize diligence, track integration milestones, identify risks, and support decision-making across people, HR process, systems, and operating model workstreams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, and able to move between detailed execution and broader integration priorities. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong communication skills, and the ability to bring structure to complex work without adding unnecessary process.

Key Responsibilities:

M&A Integration Planning and Execution
  • Develop and maintain detailed workplans, milestone trackers, dependency logs, and risk registers.
  • Coordinate integration activities across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Due Diligence and Assessment
  • Assist in the coordination of people, organizational, and operational due diligence activities.
  • Gather, organize, and analyze information to identify risks, opportunities, and integration considerations.
  • Track diligence findings and support action planning for integration readiness.

Cross-Functional Program Coordination
  • Partner with stakeholders across People Enablement, Finance, IT, Operations, and Legal.
  • Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and drive follow-through on action items.
  • Prepare status reports, executive summaries, and governance materials for M&A Manager.

Employee Experience and Change Management
  • Support employee-facing integration activities, including communications, FAQs, onboarding, and transition planning.
  • Help identify change impacts and support strategies that promote adoption, engagement, and organizational alignment.

Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain integration dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Analyze data and summarize insights to support informed decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development of integration playbooks, templates, and best practices that improve future transaction execution.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Finance, or a related field.
  • 4-7+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, integration management, project management, consulting, organizational effectiveness, HR transformation, business operations, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of HR, talent, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, people operations, HR systems, employee communications, or organizational design workstreams.
  • Experience working within an Integration Management Office (IMO), Program Management Office (PMO), consulting environment, or corporate strategy function.
  • Familiarity with change management methodologies and integration frameworks.
  • Experience creating executive-level presentations, dashboards, and governance materials.
  • Ability to leverage analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve decision-making, efficiency, and execution quality.

About Anywhere Real Estate

Anywhere Real Estate Careers

Joining Anywhere Real Estate offers an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team in the real estate industry, where innovation, leadership, and professional growth are at the forefront of their mission. Anywhere Real Estate is renowned for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, making it a prime choice for individuals seeking not only a job but a meaningful career in real estate.

Explore Job Opportunities

Anywhere Real Estate is actively hiring, with numerous job opportunities designed to cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether looking to start a career through an internship or seeking a senior position, Anywhere Real Estate provides a platform where talents are nurtured, and careers are built.

Experience Professional Growth

At Anywhere Real Estate, growth is a fundamental part of the company ethos. Employees are encouraged to expand their horizons through continuous learning and leadership training programs. The company supports career advancement with resources that help individuals gain new skills and take on challenging roles.

Join a Diverse Team

The team at Anyhere Real Estate is composed of dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds, all working together to innovate and drive success in the real estate market. The company values diversity and offers diversity training to ensure all team members are equipped to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Benefits and Culture

Working at Anywhere Real Estate comes with a comprehensive benefits package that underscores the company's commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of its team members. The culture at Anywhere Real Estate is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and collaboration, making it an ideal workplace for those who value both personal and professional development.

Networking and Innovation

Employees at Anywhere Real Estate are encouraged to engage in networking opportunities within and beyond the company, enhancing their career prospects and industry knowledge. Innovation is at the core of the company's operations, driving the development of cutting-edge real estate solutions that set industry standards.

How to Apply

To explore available positions at Anywhere Real Estate, prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the Careers section on the company website. Here, they can find information on how to submit a resume, prepare for an interview, and understand what Anywhere Real Estate looks for in potential team members.

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Career Development

Anywhere Real Estate is committed to supporting its employees' career paths with unmatched training and certification support. The company's dedication to professional development ensures that every team member has the tools to succeed and make a significant impact in the real estate sector.

Join Anywhere Real Estate

Discover the rewarding career opportunities at Anywhere Real Estate. With a commitment to employee growth, a diverse and inclusive culture, and a drive for innovation, Anywhere Real Estate is the perfect place to advance your career in real estate. Search for open positions that match your skills and interests, and become part of a leading real estate team today.
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