Senior Financial Analyst-M&A

Summary/Objective: Carrix, a Blackstone portfolio company, is seeking an analytical and driven individual to join our M&A team as a Senior Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will participate in all aspects of the Company's M&A strategy and will report directly to the Vice President-M&A. You will liaise regularly with different leaders in the organization including finance, accounting, legal and all of Carrix' operating businesses. As a Financial Analyst-M&A you will support the development and presentation of detailed financial models, insightful analyses, business cases, and due diligence for the underwriting of potential acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. The M&A and Business Development team plays a key role in critical, growth-oriented business decisions with significant exposure to senior Carrix leadership and board of directors. Essential Responsibilities: Strategic Analysis & Market Research: Conduct research on market trends, industry landscapes, and potential acquisition targets to identify growth opportunities for the organization. Analyze competitors, relevant transaction announcements, and other industry developments to inform M&A decision-making. Financial Modeling & Valuation: Create and maintain financial models and analyses, including, but not limited to, cash flow models, operating metric benchmarking, and maintaining precedent transaction analyses to provide valuation assessments for potential acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. Due Diligence Support: Assist in the due diligence process for potential acquisitions, including coordinating with internal and external teams (e.g., legal, accounting, operational). Prepare and review key due diligence materials, identifying potential risks and opportunities. Transaction Execution: Support the execution of multiple projects concurrently without compromising quality of work by planning around tight timelines and effectively interfacing with business partners and other professionals. Assist with the development of transaction best practices, including presentation materials and standard processes. Stakeholder Communication: Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other communication materials for senior leadership and board meetings. Monitoring and Management: Support the monitoring and performance tracking of the Company's existing and new acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal constituents to ensure potential acquisitions are aligned with and prioritized in accordance with business objectives and strategy Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or related field (accounting, economics, etc.) Minimum 4-6 years of related work experience in infrastructure investment and / or investment banking. Inquisitive self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a strong desire to learn, and a passion for creating an excellent work product with strong attention to detail. Proven ability to develop financial models independently with a high degree of accuracy. Strong financial acumen and knowledge of valuation methodologies and debt structures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Time management skills; ability to drive multiple analyses in a time-critical, transaction-oriented environment. Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization. Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence platforms. Preferred Qualifications: Prior maritime infrastructure investments, and / or investment banking background. Master's degree in finance or related field (accounting, economics, etc.). Supervisory Responsibilities: No Work Environment: Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Exposure to computer screens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate We are an Equal Opportunity Employer