Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

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About us

Promethiem is a global investment and technology commercialisation firm. Based in Switzerland, with a global distribution network, we combine Swiss precision with a startup’s agility and attitude, and our focus is on strategic management, technology licensing, and commercialisation.

For over a decade, we’ve been at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working with startups across a range of sectors, including property, gaming, publishing, information, storage and security. We enable new opportunities through investment, IP and further business services.

We’re growing at lightening pace and are looking for exceptional people who can help us realise our ambitions. As we build the future of tech, it’s an exciting time to join us.

About the role

In this position, you will be performing an analytical review of Deal opportunities, and contribute to the assessment and execution of M&A projects. This includes interactions with other colleagues involved in acquisitions/deals, such as legal, accounting, taxes, and divisional leaders; plan and execute data gathering on targets and information channels; involvement in development of commercial case and corresponding assumptions; model and perform comprehensive multi-criteria company valuations, including pro-forma impact analysis. You will be reporting to the M&A Investment Manager located in Baar/ZG.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in international M&A projects with focus on technology industry
• Support strategically motivated acquisitions and private equity investments
• Support the preparation of business plans
• Build and design financial models/valuations (public market information and M&A transaction multiples and discounted cash flow valuation methodologies) by using a wide range of research tools for market and company analysis
• Perform industry and company specific research
• Provide all other support as assigned
• Assist in preparing questions about financials that will be used during the negotiations
• Coordinate with external consultants and advisors e.g. lawyers, tax consultants or other advisors as the case may be on particular deals
• Perform financial due diligence in the process of an acquisition
• Support in the preparation of board presentations on potential future acquisitions

Key requirements for the position

• Adept at financial statement analysis is a must
• Minimum university degree majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management or Economics; Chartered Financial Analyst or public accounting designation is an asset
• Ideally some prior work experience in Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions / Transaction Services
• A very high level of English is expected
• Entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen
• Knowledge in corporate finance and the ability to analyse both financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• High motivation, commitment and ready to go the extra mile
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality at all times
• Passion for deals
• A team player with strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, any additional language is a plus
• Innovative ideas and start-up like mentality
• MUST have valid working permission in CH

What’s in it for you

• offer you a seat on the rocket ship of a dynamic team in a fast-growing company in the technology space
• Working in a brand new, ultra-modern office in Baar, who are technologically well-equipped for home office flexibility
• International, friendly and inclusive multi-cultural environment with an employee well-being focus
• Learning and growth opportunities every day
• Sociable working environment with regular company events
• An exceptional pension fund plan
• Excellent social insurance benefits
• 25 days of paid annual leave per year, plus an additional 6 week sabbatical leave for every four years of service

Start of work immediately or by arrangement

The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that are reasonably expected within the scope and grading of the post.