Corporate Development and M&A Analyst

The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title: Corporate Development and M&A Analyst

Reports To: SVP Corporate Development

Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or Jacksonville, FL.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field

Experience:

3-4 years of experience in:

• Investment Banking (M&A, leveraged finance, restructuring) at a boutique or middle-market firm
• Private Equity (lower/middle market buyout, growth equity, or infrastructure investing)
• Transaction Advisory Services (M&A advisory, valuations, or financial due diligence)

Proven experience in financial modeling and valuation

Skills

Financial Modeling & Valuation:

• Advanced proficiency in DCF, LBO, and merger models, with the ability to develop and interpret complex valuation analyses.
• Strong understanding of capital structures, debt financing, and return analyses (IRR, MOIC, sensitivity analysis).

M&A & Investment Execution:

• Experience supporting M&A transactions, with a strong focus on investment modeling.
• Ability to synthesize financial and operational diligence findings into actionable investment theses.

Presentation & Executive Communication:

• PowerPoint expertise-the ability to prepare investment memos, management presentations, and executive materials in a concise, visually compelling manner.
• Comfortable working directly with senior executives and external advisors (bankers, consultants, attorneys) to present findings and make strategic recommendations.

Market & Industry Research:

• Experience monitoring market trends, transaction comps, and valuation multiples to inform strategic decisions.

Traits

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in strategic investments and long-term value creation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with C-suite executives and external stakeholders.

Language: English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Industry experience in maritime, logistics, energy, transportation, or other capital-intensive industries is a plus but not required.
• Prior exposure to infrastructure investing, project finance, or asset-heavy business models is beneficial.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This role is designed for a high-performing investment banking analyst (boutique or middle market) or a private equity associate with 3-4 years of experience looking to transition into corporate development and M&A. The ideal candidate is someone with strong deal execution experience, financial modeling expertise (DCF, LBO, and accretion/dilution), and a strategic mindset who wants to work directly with executives on mergers and acquisitions, and strategic investments. Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial Modeling & Valuation:
  • Build and maintain DCF, LBO, and merger models to evaluate potential acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments.
  • Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess risks and upside potential.
• M&A & Investment Execution:
  • Develop investment memos, executive presentations, and financial analyses to support executive decision-making.
  • Interface with investment banks, private equity firms, and advisors on potential transactions.
• Strategic & Market Research:
  • Monitor industry transactions, market movements, and new business opportunities.
• Executive Support & Presentation Development:
  • Prepare high-impact presentations and materials for executive meetings.
  • Provide strategic insights and financial analyses to support corporate decision-making.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled