Associate – Corporate M&a and Strategy

Associate – Corporate M&a and Strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years work experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting, or corporate strategy
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution experience
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Skilled in MS Office, including Excel (financial modeling), Word, and PowerPoint (presentation-building)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop compelling presentations
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio of deal opportunities under review by Kroll’s Corporate Development team by performing market, competitive, and financial research to identify and assess acquisition targets
• Assist in drafting investment memos, presentations, and valuation summaries for executive and board review
• Develop financial models to evaluate deal economics
• Help coordinate due diligence efforts across business leaders, legal, finance, HR, and other functions
• Support data room management and information tracking
• Liaise with external advisors, legal counsel, and target company teams
• Assist with integration planning and performance tracking post-closing
• Work closely with FP&A and business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Work with Strategy Office and partner with business unit leaders to develop strategic plans, market entry proposals, and growth roadmaps
• Support annual strategic planning cycles including executive workshops, financial modeling, and scenario planning
• Analyze market trends, industry shifts, and competitive positioning to inform long-term planning
• Act as an internal consultant on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team for critical growth and innovation initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.