Mid Level Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist Jobs
Mid level mergers and acquisitions specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own deal processes end to end, coordinate cross-functional diligence teams, and present findings with limited oversight. Openings are concentrated across Law & Legal Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Fintech, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Cooley LLP, Kestra Financial, and JPMorganChase hiring at this level now.
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Job description
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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".
Job description
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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 Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level mergers and acquisitions specialist job?
Position yourself by leading with deal-specific accomplishments: transactions you modeled, diligence workstreams you managed, or integration tasks you owned. Tailor your resume to highlight the complexity and size of deals you have supported, your proficiency in financial modeling and valuation, and any cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrating that you can run a process independently, not just support one, is what separates mid level candidates from junior applicants.
Which companies hire mid level mergers and acquisitions specialists?
Companies hiring mid level mergers and acquisitions specialists 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 investment banks, private equity firms, corporate development teams at large public companies, and boutique advisory practices actively executing or integrating deals.
Are there remote mid level mergers and acquisitions specialist jobs?
Yes, though remote availability in this field is more selective than in some other finance roles. About 8% of mid level mergers and acquisitions specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common than fully remote, particularly at firms where in-person deal team collaboration and client interaction are part of the role.
How do I move up to a mid level mergers and acquisitions specialist role?
Moving into a mid level mergers and acquisitions role requires building depth across the full deal cycle: financial modeling, due diligence coordination, negotiation support, and post-close integration. Taking ownership of discrete workstreams, earning visibility with senior deal leads, and developing expertise in a specific sector or deal type, such as carve-outs or cross-border transactions, are the clearest markers of readiness to step up from a junior position.
Which industries hire the most mid level mergers and acquisitions specialists?
Mid Level mergers and acquisitions specialist 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 they generate consistent deal flow, whether through consolidation, private equity-backed acquisitions, or corporate divestitures, creating sustained demand for experienced specialists who can manage complex transactions.