Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

Position Summary :

Work directly with the Ryan Specialty's Mergers & Acquisition Finance team to perform various financial tasks and projects during and after integration.

During integration, the Senior Analyst of Mergers & Acquisitions will work with Corporate to record the mergers & acquisitions, which will involve calculating the initial Earnout liabilities and other financial reporting tasks.

During integration, this candidate will work with our corporate and regional finance teams to maintain the Finance Integration Project Management plan(s) and support any requests from corporate pertaining to Integration / reporting and other various reporting requests.

Location :

Chicago - Illinois - WackerNew York - New York - 1185 Ave of Americas

What will your job entail?

• Work closely with senior leadership in evaluating transactions and in preparing communication for Ryan Specialty's Board of Directors
• Participate in prospecting new opportunities through developing relationships in the industry and with investment banks
• Analyze the core elements of each acquisition including market presence, capabilities, and strategic fit. Leverage these insights to construct recommendations for business unit leaders
• Construct deal valuations which evaluate transactions based on multiple metrics across a wide range of scenarios
• Develop business positions in the purchase agreement by working closely with the corporate, legal, tax, and other outside experts
• Engage with financial diligence providers to determine the accuracy of seller prepared financials and to identify vulnerabilities as well as potential cost savings
• Lead diligence discussions with acquisition targets reviewing past performance and future assumptions
• Collaborate with department leaders across Ryan Specialty to facilitate acquisition integrations

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business required
• CPA required

Experience / Skills :

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with a track record of increased responsibilities within a top tier financial due diligence practice required
• Collaborative : Able to facilitate an open exchange of ideas and build strong relationships
• Intellectual Curiosity : Displays an initiative to seek knowledge and problem solve independently
• Technical Expertise : Strong financial due diligence background; firm grasp of core accounting concepts and ability to research complex financial items
• Communication : Ability to clearly communicate across a wide variety of stakeholders and counterparties
• Results Oriented : Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations
• Teamwork : Fosters collaboration among team members and business partners throughout the organization; shows skill and ease at working in groups and senior leadership;

contributes ideas, opinions and skills toward the achievement of a common goal

• Leadership : Experience inspiring and motivating teammates and achieving results
• Demonstrated natural leadership with a commitment to teamwork

Salary :

$110,000 plus 10% bonus target

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization.

Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions.

Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals.

In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $74,000.00 - $97,125.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands.

The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.

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The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.