M&A Analyst

M&A Analyst

International M&A  |  London  |  Full-time

Acrisure is a global fintech leader that empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the solutions to grow. Combining cutting-edge technology with top-tier human support, Acrisure connects clients with personalised solutions across insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity and real estate services.

Since 2013, Acrisure has grown revenue from $38 million to approximately $5 billion and now employs approximately 20,000 colleagues across 19 countries.

Acrisure is seeking a highly motivated and analytical M&A Analyst to join its International M&A team, which covers the company’s non-US operations. The role supports the evaluation, execution and integration of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments. It offers an early-career finance professional hands-on exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisers and business leaders.

The International M&A team primarily covers insurance related transactions across UK, Europe and Latin America. The analyst will report to the Director of International M&A.

• Support the evaluation of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, disposals and other strategic investment opportunities.

• Build and maintain financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.

• Assist with financial, commercial and operational due diligence.

• Analyse target companies’ financial statements, business performance and key risks.

• Manage data rooms and coordinate with external advisers to support transaction execution.

• Own the regular internal reporting of the international M&A pipeline.

• Conduct industry, market and competitor research.

• Monitor M&A activity and market trends across relevant sectors.

• Contribute to business case assessments and strategic recommendations.

• Prepare presentations, investment memoranda, board papers and management reports.

• Summarise key transaction findings, risks and opportunities for senior stakeholders.

• Produce valuation summaries and sensitivity analyses.

• Liaise with internal functions, including Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, Treasury and IT.

• Work with Acrisure senior leadership, third-party advisers and target company representatives.

• Support post-merger integration planning where required.

• A 2:1 bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related field.

• Progress towards, or an interest in, a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent) is advantageous.

Essential

• Internship or full-time experience in M&A, corporate finance or a related industry.

• Demonstrable understanding of financial modelling and valuation concepts.

• Demonstrable understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.

• Strong communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with financial databases such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg or FactSet.

• Interest in, or exposure to, the insurance and financial services sectors.

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, including under tight deadlines.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams at once and prioritise effectively.

• Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership of their work.

• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues across functions and with external advisers.