What you will doLead on financial models, in collaboration with business and finance teamsSupport end-to-end M&A transactions, including due diligence, valuation, development of business case, deal execution and legal documentsManage interactions during transaction process with internal working group, external advisors, and seller / targetDevelop and maintain potential acquisition target list, by working with business division leadership to understand strategic growth prioritiesSupport with drafting Investment Memos for Cengage Group executives and BoardSkills You Will Need HereUndergraduate degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business or finance3-5 years relevant work experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity, corporate development / M&APrior experience at an education, media or technology firm is useful but not requiredM&A due diligence and deal execution experienceStrong financial and valuation modeling skills and understanding of financial statementsStrategic and analytical thinking, solid project management and problem-solving skillsEffective communications skills, written and verbal, with the ability to develop rapport and credibility across the organization and convey analysis and proposals succinctlySelf-starter with strong attention to detail and focus on outcomes, who is also highly collaborative and able to lead cross-functional teamsCengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.15% Annual: Individual Target$101,900.00 - $132,450.00 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr.