Our client, a commerce-based firm close to downtown Fort Worth is seeking a motivated and analytically sharp Associate to join its
M&A Deal Execution team.
This role is designed for an early-career professional with a strong foundation in M&A-related activity who is ready to take on meaningful responsibility in a lean, relationship-oriented advisory environment.
M&A experience within the following sectors would be advantageous, construction, manufacturing and distribution.
Licenses & Certifications
- FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative) - Required
- FINRA Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law) - Required
This is a hands-on role with real exposure to the full transaction lifecycle from day one.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and maintain financial models, including DCF/valuation analyses, merger models, and working capital analyses in support of active engagements
- Analyze historical financial statements and management-prepared financials to develop normalized earnings views and identify key value drivers
- Prepare preliminary valuation analyses and acquisition opportunity assessments for buy-side clients
- Draft and refine Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, teasers, and other deal marketing materials under the direction of the deal lead
- Assist in the preparation and management of data rooms, including document organization, buyer request tracking, and diligence response coordination
- Maintain deal timelines, track outstanding items, and follow up internally and externally to ensure the deal cycle stays on track
- Assist in drafting and reviewing Letters of Intent, term sheets, and other transaction documents in coordination with deal leadership and legal counsel
- Participate in client calls, management meetings, and buyer/seller interactions as a supporting member of the deal team
- Build professional relationships with client contacts, counterparty advisors, and other transaction participants
- Prepare meeting materials, call agendas, and follow-up summaries to support seamless client communication
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of investment banking, M&A advisory, or transaction advisory experience, with direct exposure to buy-side and/or sell-side deal execution
- Experience at a bulge bracket, middle-market, or boutique investment bank, Big 4 Transaction Advisory group, or comparable M&A-focused environment
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality financial models, CIMs, and deal documentation independently or with limited supervision
- Prior exposure to middle-market transactions and/or family-owned business clients is a plus, but not required
- Prior exposure to M&A deals involving construction companies and related accounting issues (WIP, completed contracts, crew profitability, etc.) is a significant plus, but not required
- M&A experience within the following sectors would be advantageous, construction, manufacturing and distribution.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and valuation; able to build and analyze models with accuracy and efficiency
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to produce client-ready deliverables with minimal formatting guidance
- Working proficiency with Capital IQ, PitchBook, or Bloomberg for research and deal support
- Familiarity with data room platforms (e.g., Intralinks, Datasite, or similar) is a plus