Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

Company Description
Adtalem
At Adtalem Global Education, we seek to empower students and members to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem is a leading healthcare educator that partners with organizations to proactively address future workforce needs and empowers career development with access to world-class academic curriculums, certifications and training programs across the medical and healthcare industries.
Adtalem institutions and companies include: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Walden University. (NYSE: ATGE; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) For more information, please visit adtalem.com.

Opportunity at a Glance
The Senior Analyst of Corporate Development plays a key role in supporting Adtalem Global Education's executive team in the development and execution of corporate development initiatives, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, investments and strategic partnerships. This professional will be involved in a variety of high-impact, high-profile corporate development projects to deliver Adtalem's growth aspirations and will have a material impact on the organization's strategic direction. While principally focused on corporate development activities, the role will also have exposure to enterprise strategy initiatives in service of the organization's broader growth ambitions. This individual will report to the Senior Director, Strategy & Corporate Development and join a team comprised of individuals with experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate development, and private equity work.
Responsibilities

• Identify potential M&A targets through idea generation, industry research and screening of inbounds
• Engage in analyses around whether to buy/build/partner in pursuit of a given strategic objective
• Development and execution of competitive intelligence capability
• Actively manage corporate development pipeline based on both inbound (reactive) and outbound (proactive) activity
• Support all due diligence work streams, including active management of data requests
• Develop and socialize key deal summaries and integration/separation considerations
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting corporate development and ad hoc strategic initiatives
• Serve as thought partner in developing investment theses for inorganic growth opportunities through rigorous financial and strategic analysis
• Assist day-to-day execution of deal processes
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior leadership, Board meetings and/or in support of investment committee meetings
• Corporate Development:
• Assist with enterprise strategy initiatives, including:
• Execution of special projects and “one-off” strategic initiatives
• Liaise with internal stakeholders with respect to interpreting transaction terms
• Provide input for definitive deal documents (e.g., IOI, LOI, purchase agreement)
• Synthesize market research and competitive intelligence analyses to develop and monitor a comprehensive market map for corporate development purposes
• Actively participate in integration planning, ensuring proper knowledge transfer from deal/partnership team to key internal stakeholders
• Monitor financial performance of acquired assets and new partnerships, including key performance indicators and a qualitative assessment of strategic factors
• Prepare documents utilized to deliver regular updates to leadership teams regarding deal progress, key issues/risks and next steps
• Provide valuation recommendations based on financial returns analysis (e.g., DCF, IRR, ROIC) and/or prevailing market multiples (e.g., EBITDA, ARR)
• Coordinate with cross-functional internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment across enterprise
• Portfolio strategy - conduct internal and external analysis, synthesize business vertical inputs, develop recommendations for new opportunities
• Assist with key post deal/partnership activity

Qualifications

• Experience conducting hands-on analysis of target companies, including developing detailed financial models from scratch
• Ability to synthesize and clearly articulate information and complex ideas
• Master's Degree Preferred or MBA Preferred
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills combined with outstanding project management abilities, ability to apply good judgment and sense as appropriate
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and secondary research skills required; working knowledge of Capital IQ, PitchBook and other research platforms preferred
• Possess a strong drive and determination to get things done
• Direct experience with executing corporate development initiatives (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships)
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Thrive on achievement and helping others achieve their goals
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Ability to work in a dynamic and cross-functional environment, where conflicting objectives need to be prioritized and achieved
• 1-3 years of experience in a top-tier M&A consulting firm, investment bank, private equity or within an equivalent corporate development group
• Demonstrated success as collaborative team player; capable of working with others and autonomously with modest direction
• Strong intuition / first principles thinking around business performance, business drivers and overall competitive landscape
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills

Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $68,637.22 and $124,230.14. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem Offers a Robust Suite Of Benefits Including

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/us/en/benefits.
You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.