ZS · 2 weeks ago
Corporate Development - Merger & Acquisitions
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, and technology. The Corporate Development role is crucial for driving ZS' strategic inorganic growth investments through acquisitions and business development, involving end-to-end M&A processes and collaboration with business leaders.
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Responsibilities
Participate in end-to-end M&A processes including developing a pipeline of M&A targets, valuation and financial modeling, deal structuring, due diligence and integration planning
Work collaboratively with business leaders to develop inorganic growth priorities aligned with ZS’ overall growth strategy and source investment opportunities
Create and maintain comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses (discounted cash flow, comparable company, precedent transactions, accretion / dilution, pre / post-money scenarios) to assess prospective targets and support business case development
Coordinate commercial and enterprise due diligence with cross-functional teams including business leadership, Finance, Legal, IT, and HR
Support in negotiation of deal teams and structures, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare presentation materials for key senior stakeholders, including the Investment Committee and Board
Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential inorganic growth opportunities
Analyze industry and competitor dynamics to inform growth strategies and acquisition priorities
Manage the pipeline and process for acquisitions and minority investments
Develop and maintain relationships with investment bankers, venture and private equity firms, and other industry advisors and intermediaries
Partner with integration teams to develop and execute post-close integration plans
Support tracking of integration milestones and value delivery for completed transactions
Conduct post-close reviews to capture lessons learned and recommendations for process improvements for acquisition execution and integration playbooks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, private equity, deal advisory, or related fields
Strong track record of supporting successful execution of acquisition and minority investments from target sourcing through post-close integration
Experience in structuring deals, managing due diligence processes, and legally documenting transactions
Technically proficient, including strong financial modeling and valuation skills paired with excellent critical thinking abilities
Strong deal process and project management skills
Excellent communication, judgment, maturity, and experience working with executives
Experience in technology, digital services, or professional services industries is expected
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
Preferred
MBA preferred
Familiarity with AI-enhanced tools and platforms across the deal process
Benefits
Health and well-being
Financial planning
Annual leave
Personal growth and professional development
Robust skills development programs
Multiple career progression options
Internal mobility paths
Collaborative culture
Company
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Arun Shastri
Principal
Victoria L Summers
Principal
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