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Summit Financial · 6 hours ago

Corporate Development M&A Associate/Analyst

Parsippany, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Summit Financial LLC is a $20+ billion Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. They are seeking an M&A Analyst to support deals through financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and creating pitch books, requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling: Building complex spreadsheets to forecast future financial performance and determine company value

Valuation Analysis: Using methods like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Comparable Company Analysis to find fair prices

Pitch Book/Presentation Prep: Creating marketing materials (slides, summaries) for clients and internal teams

Due Diligence: Reviewing financial and operational data to assess risks and opportunities

Industry & Market Research: Analyzing trends and how companies fit strategically

Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build models (DCF, LBO) and perform valuations for potential targets

Market & Industry Research: Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and target companies to find strategic opportunities

Due Diligence: Gather and analyze financial, operational, and legal data to identify risks and liabilities

Client Materials: Prepare pitch books, investment memorandums, and presentations for clients and internal teams

Deal Execution: Support the entire transaction cycle, coordinating with legal, tax, and other advisors

Communication: Interact professionally with clients, senior bankers, and external parties

Qualification

Financial ModelingValuation AnalysisM&A Transaction ProcessesQuantitative SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Strong accounting, finance, and quantitative skills

Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

Understanding of M&A transaction processes

Company

Summit Financial

Summit Financial, LLC ("SF") an independent investment advisory firm is proud to continue a 4-decade legacy helping advisors elevate their businesses and deliver robust client experiences.

Founded in 1982