Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

What You’ll Do

The Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions is responsible for acquiring the businesses and brands we own and manage. You will work with a lean, experienced team on the execution of mergers & acquisitions and have primary responsibility for the financial modeling, analysis, and diligence of potential acquisition targets. The role of an Associate will provide broad exposure to the different elements of a transaction and provide meaningful engagement with senior executives at Authentic and target companies.

What You'll be Working on

• Evaluate prospective deals and conduct due diligence on target companies across consumer and entertainment brands
• Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses of public and private companies
• Develop investment summaries and materials to be presented to Authentic executive management and board members
• Negotiate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic partnerships
• Review and develop key transaction documents including purchase agreements, share sale agreements, transition services agreements, license agreements, operating agreements, etc.
• Create initial roadmaps and post-closing strategy for newly acquired brands and businesses
• Facilitate the integration of newly acquired businesses and brands into Authentic
• Lead the sale of operating and other assets to Authentic partners
• Conduct strategic assessments of industry segments and growth areas
• Source M&A opportunities
• Manage relationships with key transaction partners at investment banks, accounting firms and other 3rd parties

Must Haves

• Attention to detail and the adaptability to work within a dynamic work environment
• Strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively
• Deep understanding and proficiency of excel
• Strong experience building company models with full P&L, cash flow and balance sheet detail and mechanics.
• Solid knowledge of the consumer retail and entertainment industries is desirable.
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members and possess an exceptional work ethic
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modeling and financial statement analysis
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to articulate and present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong command of PowerPoint
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Desire to be part of close-knit group operating in an intensive environment and entrepreneurial firm culture
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (MBA a plus) with an exceptional record of academic achievement
• Experience in investment banking, corporate development and private equity is preferred

Primary Location Salary Range:

$160,000 - $180,000