M&A Analyst - UK

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies their employees and customers. We are on a mission to acquire build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years Banyan was named the #1 fastestgrowing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastestgrowing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Job Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to gain handson learning experience with many of the core activities involved with working in a buy side technologyfocused corporate development team or private equity firm. The selected candidate will play an integral role on the Banyan M&A team working directly with Associates Directors and VPs in a highenergy and collaborative environment. The exposure obtained throughout will include but not be limited to new industries business models valuation methods and research techniques along with opportunities in diligence and M&A transaction processes. They will be given responsibility and have a measurable impact on the organization. The developmental goals include a fundamental understanding of the private company acquisition process along with the ability to analyze software businesses and prepare valuations.

You will support the evaluation and acquisition of vertical market software companies by supporting the following functions:

• M&A deal evaluation (65%)
• Assistance in operational financial and market due diligence (25%)
• Special projects (datafocused) (10%)

Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact to analyze and present financial and nonfinancial information for new acquisition opportunities utilizing Banyans key KPIs and investment criteria
• Review confidential information on potential acquisitions and create investment summaries for presentation to Banyans management team and board
• Participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions analyzing indepth operational aspects of businesses and performing complex analyses; prepare both valuation and operational models on potential acquisitions
• Research attractive software models and industries based on Banyans criteria
• Work with a highenergy M&A team across the globe

Qualifications for success:

The ideal candidate for the role will possess the following characteristics:

• 23 years of complimentary professional experience (banking consulting advisory accounting)
• Professional designation obtained or in progress/ near completion (ACCA CA or CFA)
• Excellent academic performance in an undergraduate degree program
• Highly motivated with a strong interest in the fields of private equity tech entrepreneurship and finance
• Experience with building financial models proficiency in translating unorganized data into thoughtfully structured analysis; strong analytical abilities and a good understanding of financial statements
• A natural curiosity for how businesses work a passion for technology a tenacious attitude toward research and the ability to think independently
• Collaborative by nature and not scared to challenge the status quo and put forward suggestions on how to improve existing processes
• Advanced English written and verbal communication skills

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams associates our Operating Companies and the communities we serve. As a collective our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including race color genetic information creed national origin religion sex affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression lawful alien status ancestry age marital status or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance.