Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Description

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

The VP, Mergers & Acquisitions will manage various aspects of the M&A process, working closely with business team members in the U.

S. as well as our Global Team in Paris. The specific responsibilities may include researching and sourcing potential merger and acquisition targets, financial analysis, managing due diligence and deal execution, preparing presentations and reports, and supporting deal negotiations.

The role also requires coordinating with different teams (i.e., various business divisions), such as legal, finance, HR, IT and operations, to ensure smooth integration post-merger or acquisition.

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are important for this position.

What you can expect to be doing :

• Manage all aspects of a transaction, from sourcing opportunities to executing transactions.
• Lead M&A transactions and strategic advisory engagements as needed
• Responsible for financial modeling, creation of presentations, research, due diligence and other tasks as necessary
• Build, update and maintain detailed financial models
• Conduct market and economic research
• Draft investment memos, presentations, and recommendations throughout the deal process
• Ensure high-quality deliverables for internal and external end-users
• Track M&A activity, keeping an up-to-date view of progress with each candidate and project-managing to ensure steady progress of evaluation
• Work with firm leadership to support and lead various aspects of client engagements, business development, marketing activities, and day-to-day operations

This might be the job for you if you have :

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-7 years' experience within corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory and / or consulting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office applications
• Superior analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing, presentation and research abilities
• Ability to work well in teams, but also independently

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

In accordance with NY / CO / CA / WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $270,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and / or certifications.

What's in it for you :

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit : Why Work at Ipsos US

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives.

For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world.

This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data-they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish.

Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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About Us

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years.

With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.

Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets.

And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!