Mergers And Acquisitions Analyst

Job Description
Position Type :

Full time Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired :

Bachelor of Engineering Travel Percentage :

5 - 10%
Job Description
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.
About the Team
The Corporate Development (aka M&
A) team primarily manages inorganic activity (acquisitions, divestitures) at FIS from strategy and deal sourcing through to deal execution. In addition, the team supports development of FIS’s corporate strategy, drawing on their M&
A, corporate finance andmarket knowledge and expertise.
FIS has historically been very active in this space in both large-scale deals through to smaller scale deals and significant minority investments. In addition, FIS has pursued a strategy of active portfolio management and divested several business units over the same time period. The Corporate Development team has played a critical role in all these transactions. With ~$2B annual free cash flow, FIS expects to continue to be acquisitive in the coming years and the Corporate Development team will be critical to that strategy.
What you will be doing:
Supporting M&
A (covering acquisitionsand divestitures) processes including strategic rationale, project management, due diligence phase, negotiations with vendor/bidder, managing third party advisors
Developing M&
A strategy including target landscape, pipeline management, divestiture candidates, deal structures
Working closely with business partners to evaluate specific M&
A opportunities’ strategic merits, including the identification of strategic revenue and cost synergy opportunities, as well as key risks and alternatives considerations
Collaborating with Finance in support of financial modelling used to analyze and underwrite specific M&
A opportunities and strategies
Leading cross functional collaboration between M&
A and key corporate partners across the company
Contributing to shaping overall M&
A strategy working with FIS executive team, lines of business and functional areas
Assisting in preparation of corporate strategy and M&
A materials to support Board of Directors meetings, as needed
Contributing to the enhancement of Corporate Development’s existing processes and workflows
What you will need:
Combination of Mergers and Acquisition, Project management, financial modelling experience, and Financial Technology industry experience strongly preferred
Professional services experience in either a top tier management consulting firm or top tier investment bank, preferably focused on financial and technology sector
Experienced in strategy, corporate finance, portfolio management, competitive intelligence and primary research, preferably in the financial services technology industry
Experience with both acquisitions and divestitures, preferably in the financial services technology industry
Skill to create and explain complex financial models that support executive decision-making
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management across technical and business functions across FIS and client or partner organizations
Demonstrated success working in teams and managing and projects, including ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:
Flexible and creative work environment
Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
Professional and personal development resources
Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
Competitive salary and benefits
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For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer:
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model;
a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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