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Contrarian Thinking · 1 day ago

M&A Advisor

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Contrarian Thinking is seeking a highly strategic, analytically driven M&A Advisor to support various initiatives including member acquisitions and strategic decision-making. The role involves leading M&A execution, developing business cases, and conducting market intelligence to drive long-term value creation.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Lead analysis of deals for our Academy Community, assisting in all aspects of due diligence, negotiation, and valuation/structuring, and acting as a direct support resource for our Academy Members as they pursue acquisitions

Coordinate early-stage due diligence, including data room management and information gathering from internal and external stakeholders

Educate members on preparing capital raising materials

Lead analysis of deals for our Academy Community, assisting in all aspects of due diligence, negotiation, and valuation/structuring

Prepare executive-level investment memos and presentations summarizing target profiles, strategic rationale, and deal impact for SLT and Board review

Assist members in collaborating with business brokers, legal, finance (QoE,) and functional leaders throughout transaction processes

Develop curriculum and present data-driven business cases for acquisitions, new product initiatives, enhancements, and major investments

Support the development and application of best-practice strategic frameworks (SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Build vs. Buy) and success metrics

Assist senior leaders and functional teams in refining and articulating department-level and enterprise strategies

Prepare, update, and maintain strategy documentation and materials for leadership and Board consumption, including “big bet” initiatives

Monitor venture capital and private equity landscapes for emerging trends, funding activity, and potential acquisition or investment targets

Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to inform strategic planning and investment decisions

Partner with product marketing and product teams to analyze industry trends, technology shifts, customer behavior, and competitive dynamics

Define, track, and report on key product and business KPIs (adoption, retention, revenue growth) to inform investment and strategy decisions

Build and refine M&A curriculum in connection with product & experience (P&E) team

Act as a strategic partner to SLT, finance, product, and other academy members to evaluate opportunities through a consistent strategic and investment lens

Synthesize quantitative and qualitative insights into clear, actionable recommendations

Qualification

M&A experienceFinancial modelingValuation expertiseCorporate strategyInvestment analyticsBusiness case developmentAI tools experienceExceptional communicationPresentation skillsDetail-orientedCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field; Master's degree preferred

4+ years of experience in M&A, corporate strategy, product strategy, investment analytics, management consulting, private equity, valuations or related roles

Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation expertise

Experience developing strategic frameworks, business cases, and executive-level materials

Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear strategic insights

Highly detail-oriented, discreet, and comfortable operating in high-stakes, fast-paced environments