M&A Associate

TL;DR

M&A Associate: Support execution of strategic M&As and corporate development priorities with an accent on sourcing acquisition targets, transaction execution, and financial valuation. Focus on developing financial models, conducting due diligence, analyzing synergies, and managing post-merger integrations.

Location: Based in Copenhagen (HQ), hybrid, some travel expected.

Company

One of the fastest-growing podcast and audiobook platforms in Europe, founded in 2019.

What you will do

• Support strategic planning and sourcing by researching targets, building pipelines, and developing stakeholder relationships.
• Execute M&A transactions including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and negotiation.
• Prepare business cases and financial analyses for senior management and manage external advisors.
• Analyze strategic alternatives like buy vs. build and conduct synergy assessments.
• Monitor market trends, competitive intelligence, and industry M&A activity.
• Develop and execute post-merger integration plans with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• 2-5 years in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related, with proven M&A experience.
• Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Strong project management for multiple complex projects.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• High integrity and ability to thrive in fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Passion and knowledge about podcasts, audio content, media, and entertainment.

Culture & Benefits

• Up to six months fully paid parental leave.
• Equity participation via Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Unlimited child sick days, free online therapy, collaborative high-performing environment.
• Flexible hours and remote work options for work-life balance.
• Access to performance, learning, and development resources.

Hiring process

• 30-minute phone/video screening with Talent Attraction Manager.
• 60-minute interview with hiring manager.
• Potential technical and strategic thinking assessment.
• Stakeholder 1:1 interviews.
• Offer stage.