Mergers &Acquisitions Analyst – Corporate Development

About the position We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-oriented M&A Analyst to join the Corporate Development team. This role will support the full M&A lifecycle — from business development and target evaluation, through financial and operational due diligence, to post-merger integration into QAD. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling skills with strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Before applying, please read below: This position is Full Time, Exempt, Remote, and must be based in the Eastern Timezone of the United States. No work sponsorship available. Responsibilities • Support identification, screening, and prioritization of potential acquisition targets aligned with QAD’s strategic priorities • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and landscape mapping • Prepare initial investment theses, target profiles, and strategic rationale materials • Track inbound opportunities and maintain deal pipeline and status reporting • Build and maintain detailed financial models, including: • 3-statement operating models • Valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions) • Synergy and accretion/dilution analyses • Analyze target financials, revenue quality, margins, growth drivers, and unit economics • Assess deal structures, purchase price mechanics, and key financial risks • Coordinate and support financial, operational, commercial, and technical due diligence • Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, HR, IT, Product, and external advisors • Analyze diligence findings and quantify risks, synergies, and integration considerations • Prepare diligence summaries and executive/Board-level materials • Support deal execution from LOI through signing and close • Assist with data room management, Q&A tracking, and diligence requests • Support negotiation preparation, including modeling sensitivities and downside cases • Help manage transaction timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies • Support integration planning and execution to ensure seamless integration into QAD • Track synergy realization, cost savings, and revenue upside vs. deal case • Assist with integration of financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI alignment • Provide regular updates to leadership on integration progress and risks • Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and Board materials • Support internal approval processes and post-close performance tracking • Maintain documentation of deal assumptions and actual performance vs. plan Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field • 2–4+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Strategic Finance • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills • Experience supporting M&A transactions end-to-end strongly preferred • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Comfortable working cross-functionally and with senior leadership Benefits • U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid-time off, parental leave, and well-being programs. Apply tot his job