Mid Level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Jobs
Mid level mergers and acquisitions associate jobs go to professionals ready to own deal processes end to end, guide analysts through modeling and diligence, and drive transaction outcomes with limited partner oversight. Hiring runs across Law & Legal Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Fintech, with 8% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Cooley LLP, Kestra Financial, and JPMorganChase competing for associates at this level now.
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EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution (Mergers & Acquisitions - Investment Banking) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1748964), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, New York, NY.
Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information and conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment. Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions. Help clients make investment decisions, especially M&A decisions, by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions. Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses. Prepare and present oral or written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries. Prepare compelling pitch books, offering / descriptive memoranda and related materials for M&A and capital raising mandates. Solicit prospective investors and buyers for M&A and capital raising mandates. Perform financial analysis, valuation analysis and pro forma financial modeling.
Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.
Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must have 3 years of experience utilizing valuation techniques and methodologies, including Purchase Price Allocations (PPA), Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Income Approach, and/or
Market Comparables, in one or a combination of the following:
- within a business valuation firm and/or practice;
- in a national valuation, investment banking, commercial banking, accounting, and/or financial research firm; and/or
- in a corporate finance role for an organization.
Must have 3 years of experience working with in a project-based team environment.
Must have 3 years of experience in financial modeling including experience building models in MS Excel and related software.
Must have 3 years of experience in creating industry overview reports that summarize trends and the competitive landscape.
Must have 3 years of experience working with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and financial databases such as CapIQ and Pitchbook.
Must have 2 years of experience in creating compelling pitch books offering descriptive memoranda and related materials for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and capital raising mandates
for companies.
Must have 2 years of experience creating pivot tables for financial and valuation analyses within engagements for companies.
Must have 1 year of experience managing at least 2 team members and ensuring completion of work deliverables.
Must have 1 year of experience managing business valuation engagements for M&A, and financial reporting.
Must have an Active SIE, Series 79, and/or Series 63 securities licenses.
Travel required up to 25%, of which 5% may be international.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience
Please apply on-line at ey.com/en_us/careers and click on "Careers - Job Search”, “See All", then “Experienced Professionals” (Job Number - 1748964).
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $178,402.00 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title20-vol3/pdf/CFR-2011-title20-vol3-sec656-3.pdf at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".
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Mid Level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level mergers and acquisitions associate job?
Position yourself by leading with transaction experience: highlight deals you have owned from origination through close, the size and complexity of your diligence work, and any client or counterparty exposure you have managed independently. Tailor your resume to show that you function without close supervision, and be ready to walk through your modeling process and deal rationale in depth during interviews.
Which companies hire mid level mergers and acquisitions associates?
Companies hiring mid level mergers and acquisitions associates right now include Cooley LLP, Kestra Financial, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including bulge-bracket and boutique investment banks, private equity firms, corporate development teams at large public companies, and strategic advisory practices.
Are there remote mid level mergers and acquisitions associate jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are less common in deal-intensive work than in other finance functions. About 8% of mid level mergers and acquisitions associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the more typical structure, particularly at firms that require in-person presence for client meetings and transaction closings.
How do I move up to a mid level mergers and acquisitions associate role?
Progression from entry level to mid level in M&A comes from accumulating real transaction ownership over time: moving beyond supporting tasks to running diligence workstreams, building and defending financial models independently, and demonstrating consistent judgment on deal structure questions. Earning trust with senior colleagues on live deals, and showing measurable impact across multiple transactions, is what signals readiness for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level mergers and acquisitions associates?
Mid Level mergers and acquisitions associate roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because deal volume, strategic consolidation activity, and ongoing capital markets transactions create sustained demand for experienced associates who can manage complex workstreams independently.