Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

The Company
Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago, The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.
These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.
Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in its operations, generating more than $3 billion in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com .
The Position
Based out of downtown Chicago, the M&A Analyst will support The Heico Companies' activities to originate, analyze, diligence and close new acquisitions. The M&A Analyst's work product will be used to present investment opportunities to Heico's investment committee, as well as to Heico's lenders and senior executives. On a daily basis, the M&A Analyst will work with Heico's investment team as well as its C-Level and operating management executives.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities

• Assist investment team in conducting detailed financial analysis and Excel modeling.
• Perform detailed financial, market, and operational due diligence.
• Utilize resources and prior experience to conduct in-depth market research and new target identification.
• Prepare PowerPoint based presentations of research and analysis findings.
• Organize and manage information flows among multiple deal process participants.
• Work with operating companies on their ongoing acquisition target identification processes.
• Assist with special projects as designated by the investment team or senior executives.

Job Requirements
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or relevant curriculum

Relevant Work Experience

• 1-3 years' experience in transaction advisory services, investment banking, accounting, or financial analysis roles
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Experienced working in team environments
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

EOE M/F/D/V