Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

What if your insights could shape the future direction of a global leader in access solutions ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is the worlds leading provider of access solutions delivering innovative integrated offerings across commercial institutional and residential markets. We continue to grow through strategic acquisitions and our M&A team plays a central role in identifying opportunities and guiding investment decisions. Our Americas M&A organization integrates origination execution and integration into one endtoend system ensuring strong governance close partnership with the business and clear accountability for results.

This is an onsite position based in New Haven CT. You must have the ability to travel including internationally up to 25%.

What you will be doing

Our work is rooted in curiosity precision and integrity. As an M&A Analyst you will generate insights that impact which markets we enter which companies we pursue and how we position the business for longterm success. Youll uncover emerging trends map whitespace opportunities analyze industries and competitors and build financial models that support strategic decisionmaking. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending research structured problemsolving financial analysis and crossfunctional collaboration.

You will help frame key strategic questions synthesize findings and contribute to discussions with business leaders as we evaluate opportunities and shape our acquisition theses.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and competitive analyses to identify acquisition targets and market entry opportunities.
• Build and maintain market maps and whitespace maps highlighting key players disruptors and potential synergies.
• Assess macroeconomic regulatory and technological trends affecting deal attractiveness.
• Prepare concise visually compelling research reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Integrate market insights into valuation scenario planning and pipeline development.
• Monitor M&A activity funding rounds and strategic moves in target sectors.
• Perform companylevel research on business models products end markets and competitive positioning.
• Build and maintain financial models to support screening and valuation.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate strategic fit and prioritize target areas.
• Support strategy sessions focused on market landscapes whitespace and acquisition priorities.

What we are looking for

• Bachelors degree; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 24 years in market research investment banking consulting strategy corporate development or similar analytical roles (M&A experience a plus).
• Must have the ability to travel up to 25% including internationally.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and market intelligence tools.
• Ability to distill complex data into clear frameworks and actionable insights.
• Curious investigative mindset with strong financial modeling experience.
• Effective communicator able to engage credibly with senior leaders.
• Comfortable in a fastpaced dealdriven environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Why Join ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas

• Be a key player in shaping the strategic direction and growth of a leading global company in the access solutions space.
• Competitive salary performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and forward-thinking culture that values innovation and excellence.
• Access to global career opportunities within the ASSA ABLOY Group.

If youre passionate about driving strategic growth through M&A and want to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply today!

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