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New grad m&a associate jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or financial modeling skills can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Investment & Asset Management, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, with employers like Alantra, JPMorganChase, and Koch hiring at this level now.
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Inorganic growth is a key lever of value creation for TE Connectivity. The Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions team is a high impact group that interfaces with all of TE's business units and functions to help ensure TE meets its inorganic value creation goals. As a member of the Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions team, you will assist in all aspects of the M&A process from pipeline management and deal sourcing to live acquisitions and divestitures. TE's diversified end markets and product offerings provide a large hunting ground for M&A, and TE expects to invest a significant portion of its free cash flow in inorganic growth. Over the past decade, TE Connectivity has deployed close to $8 billion of capital by way of M&A. Recent transactions include the acquisitions of Astrodyne TDI (announced), Richards Manufacturing, Ram Photonics, Harger, and Schaffner.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the identification, evaluation and execution of strategic acquisitions and divestitures
- Support the M&A pipeline by screening/identifying potential targets, creating profiles and tracking progress
- Develop valuation analyses (Discount Cash Flow, Comparable Companies, Precedent Transactions), calculate investment return metrics (IRR, ROIC, Payback), perform sensitivity/scenario analyses, and calculate proforma analytics of potential target companies
- Assist in the construction of presentations highlighting the strategic and financial rationale, along with the associated risks, of deals for review by Executive Management and the Board of Directors
- Facilitate acquisition and divestiture processes by working with cross-functional teams in all phases of the process, managing virtual data rooms and organizing diligence sessions
- Assist in managing relationships with investment banks and other external sources of deal flow
What your background should look like
- 2+ years' relevant experience in financial analysis / modeling, in either an investment bank, private equity, professional services or corporate development role, with a preference for transaction experience
- Bachelors degree required; specialization in finance, accounting or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple key workstreams of complex projects
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with AI tools preferred
- High attention to detail and ability to produce quality work product
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $87,100 - $130,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
United States
Inorganic growth is a key lever of value creation for TE Connectivity. The Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions team is a high impact group that interfaces with all of TE's business units and functions to help ensure TE meets its inorganic value creation goals. As a member of the Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions team, you will assist in all aspects of the M&A process from pipeline management and deal sourcing to live acquisitions and divestitures. TE's diversified end markets and product offerings provide a large hunting ground for M&A, and TE expects to invest a significant portion of its free cash flow in inorganic growth. Over the past decade, TE Connectivity has deployed close to $8 billion of capital by way of M&A. Recent transactions include the acquisitions of Astrodyne TDI (announced), Richards Manufacturing, Ram Photonics, Harger, and Schaffner.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the identification, evaluation and execution of strategic acquisitions and divestitures
- Support the M&A pipeline by screening/identifying potential targets, creating profiles and tracking progress
- Develop valuation analyses (Discount Cash Flow, Comparable Companies, Precedent Transactions), calculate investment return metrics (IRR, ROIC, Payback), perform sensitivity/scenario analyses, and calculate proforma analytics of potential target companies
- Assist in the construction of presentations highlighting the strategic and financial rationale, along with the associated risks, of deals for review by Executive Management and the Board of Directors
- Facilitate acquisition and divestiture processes by working with cross-functional teams in all phases of the process, managing virtual data rooms and organizing diligence sessions
- Assist in managing relationships with investment banks and other external sources of deal flow
What your background should look like
- 2+ years' relevant experience in financial analysis / modeling, in either an investment bank, private equity, professional services or corporate development role, with a preference for transaction experience
- Bachelors degree required; specialization in finance, accounting or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple key workstreams of complex projects
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with AI tools preferred
- High attention to detail and ability to produce quality work product
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $87,100 - $130,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
United States
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Entry Level M&A Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level m&a associate job?
Entry level m&a associate roles reward candidates who can demonstrate financial modeling, valuation basics, and deal analysis, even from coursework or internships. A finance, accounting, or economics degree is a common starting point, but candidates from adjacent fields who show hands-on transaction exposure, strong Excel skills, and clear communication stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level m&a associates?
Companies hiring entry level m&a associates right now include Alantra, JPMorganChase, and Koch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Investment banks, private equity firms, boutique advisory shops, and corporate development teams at large companies all recruit at this level, often through analyst or junior associate programs.
Are there remote entry level m&a associate jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are on-site or hybrid given the mentorship and deal-team collaboration they require. About 27% of entry level m&a associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist for candidates who need flexibility while still building foundational deal experience.
Are these new grad m&a associate jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles suited to recent graduates and early-career candidates. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong academic background and no prior full-time deal experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level m&a associates?
Entry Level m&a associate roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because active deal flow, capital raising, and corporate restructuring activity create consistent demand for junior talent who can support transaction execution and financial analysis.