[Hiring] Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst @Olsson

Role Description

Olsson is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst to play a key role in evaluating, executing, and integrating M&A opportunities. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and partner closely with the Chief Development Officer and technical teams to support strategic growth initiatives. The Analyst will assess strategic fit, support due diligence efforts - including business and financial analysis - and assist in developing deal structures, succession plans, and transition strategies.

• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution and merger consequences analyses.
• Conduct target screening, industry research, and valuation benchmarking to support pipeline development.
• Lead financial due diligence workstreams; quality of earnings review, working capital analysis, normalization adjustments and synergy quantification.
• Create and monitor business performance metrics of deals, including key performance indicator tracking, profitability analysis and trend analysis.
• Support post-close integration tracking – synergy realization, purchase accounting and performance vs. deal thesis.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about working collaboratively with others.
• You are passionate about having ownership in the work you do.
• You are passionate about using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, corporate finance or related field.
• Experience with financial modeling, valuation, and analytical problem-solving.
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments while managing competing priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Requirements

• The typical annual salary range for this role is $80,000 - $153,000 USD.
• Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications.
• Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match.
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths.
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

• We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people.
• This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson.
• It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business.
• This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.