M&A Associate

Note - This role is virtual / hybrid - Can be based anywhere in North America

FLS is looking to add a strong M&A Associate to support execution of our global inorganic growth agenda. This is a hands-on role in a lean team with direct involvement in live transactions. The candidate will be expected to take ownership across the full deal lifecycle: from initial analysis through due diligence signing and into integration.

Profile

36 years in Investment Banking (M&A) Corporate M&A or advisory (Big 4)

Strong financial and accounting fundamentals

Practical transaction experience in end-to-end M&A processes (beyond preparing materials)

Fluent in English

Role

Build and run financial models and valuation analyses (DCF Comps; LBOs a plus)

Prepare clear decision-oriented materials for senior management (investment cases memos)

Manage IRLs and VDRs

Coordinate cross-functional due diligence (finance legal tax IT operations)

Work with external advisors and internal stakeholders

Identify key risks and value drivers early

Support offers (NBOs/LOIs) SPA process and execution through closing

Contribute to integration planning

What matters

Ownership and ability to drive workstreams independently

Structured but pragmatic approach

Clear communication especially under pressure

Ability to keep processes moving and teams aligned

Focus on execution over complexity

Success looks like

Reliable execution across multiple deals

High-quality output with limited supervision

Issues identified early

Takes ownership and leads autonomously

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