Senior Analyst, Corporate Development & Strategy
Job Title
Senior Analyst, Corporate Development & Strategy
Job Description Summary
The Strategy, Investments and M&A (SIMA) team identifies and executes large platform M&A transactions, and numerous add-on acquisitions, annually on behalf of the Firm. The team is also responsible for other core strategic initiatives such as firm-wide strategy, joint ventures, and platform rationalizations/improvements. The team works directly with the Firm’s CEO, President, and Business Heads across the globe, providing members with unparalleled visibility and exposure. The small team size and large deal pipeline requires the analyst to take on significant project responsibilities from initiation to close.
This role supports the execution of M&A, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives using quantitative (primary) and qualitative (secondary) analyses such as: financial modeling, detailed valuation, company due diligence, industry research, and strategic evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze potential M&A transactions and strategic initiatives to support senior leadership in making key decisions
- Construct detailed financial models and valuation analysis
- Perform market research and competitive analysis
- Assist with all aspects of due diligence, including identifying and quantifying sources of synergies and risk, and summarizing findings for the senior executive team
- Draft investment memos, presentations and recommendations for all stages of the deal process (sourcing to integration planning)
- Assist with the development of board materials outlining broader strategic goals and specific strategic initiatives
- Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed deal activities and performance of venture investments
Qualifications:
- 1-2+ years of experience at a top tier investment bank
- Financial due diligence (Transaction Services / Quality of Earnings) or operational consulting experience a plus
- Extensive experience with financial modeling and business analysis
- Track record of excellence (vis-à-vis peer group) in prior endeavors
- Demonstrated ability to work well on small deal teams
- Superior analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong writing, presentation and research abilities
- Highly motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Intellectual curiosity combined with strong work ethic
- Team player with positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to “manage up”
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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About Us
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.
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