M&A & Fundraise Analyst

About the job

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented M&A & Fundraise Analyst with a strong interest and exposure to the IT Services and Artificial Intelligence domains to join our Corporate Development team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving our growth strategy by working on M&A origination and execution in the Technology/IT Services space and fundraising activities for a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence product. Key Responsibilities: M&A Activities: • Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis on the Technology/IT Services and Artificial Intelligence sectors to identify potential M&A targets and market trends. • Prepare well-structured and insightful presentation decks for internal stakeholders and the Board of Directors. • Assist in the end-to-end M&A process, including lead generation, target screening, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and transaction closure. • Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate M&A opportunities, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions. • Collaborate with external advisors (legal, tax, and financial) to ensure seamless execution of M&A transactions. • Prepare financial data books and investment memos for M&A targets. Fundraising Activities: • Support the development of fundraising strategies and investor pitches for our Artificial Intelligence product. • Create compelling business cases and financial models to attract potential investors. • Conduct in-depth regulatory research related to fundraising, including Intellectual Property analysis. • Monitor and analyse market intelligence to identify potential investors and funding opportunities. • Assist in the preparation of investor presentations and due diligence materials. Required Qualification: • MBA with a specialization in Finance from a tier 1-2 institute. • CFA certification (or progress toward it) is highly desirable. Required Experience: • 1-4 years of experience in Consulting, Market Research, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Equity Research, or KPOs. • Proven track record in market research, financial modelling, valuation, and performance monitoring. • Exposure to M&A transactions and fundraising activities. • Familiarity with the Technology/IT Services and Artificial Intelligence sectors is a strong advantage. Good to Have: • Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, dashboarding, etc.) • Excellent presentation and deck-making skills (PowerPoint). • Solid understanding of M&A processes, including financial, legal, and tax considerations. • Ability to conduct regulatory research and work with external advisors. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Knowledge of the IT services ecosystem and AI industry trends is a plus. • Exposure to angel investments or early-stage fundraising is desirable.

Requirements

• Market Research
• Financial Modelling
• Valuation
• M&A Processes
• Fundraising Activities
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

• MBA with a specialization in Finance

Preferred Technologies

• Market Research
• Financial Modelling
• Valuation
• M&A Processes
• Fundraising Activities
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Benefits

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About the company

Aspire Systems is a $180+ million global technology services firm with over 4,900 employees worldwide, partnering with 275+ active customers.