Our Client is looking for a M&A Business Development Associate in the Alpharetta, Atlanta area. The M&A and Business Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the execution of the platform's add-on growth strategy. This individual will assist the Business Development team leaders in building a strong pipeline of affiliation targets, conducting financial and operational analysis, creating models, and supporting transaction due diligence. Additionally, the Associate will contribute to the post-close integration of new affiliations and support organic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of the platform’s add-on affiliation transactions.
• Lead and conduct deal-related analysis, including financial modeling and due diligence review.
• Oversee financial due diligence and assist the executive team during deal structuring and negotiations for platform affiliations; collaborate with legal counsel and interact with lenders as needed.
• Develop detailed investment memorandums and present affiliation investment rationale to senior management.
• Help track and manage a robust pipeline of affiliation targets, leveraging personal networking and relationships with the executive team, physicians, and other intermediaries.
• Create scorecards to evaluate add-on opportunities and summarize findings for the executive team in a clear, concise manner.
• Assist in executing targeted organic business development initiatives.
• Work closely with the executive management team to create presentation materials for quarterly meetings with the platform’s Board of Directors.
• Provide leadership in additional value-added activities, supporting operational and departmental excellence.
• Uphold honest and ethical conduct at all times.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in Transaction Advisory Services, Valuation, Investment Banking, or Accounting.
• Strong desire to learn and contribute to the deal process, from initial opportunity screening through to transaction closure.
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment.
• Healthcare industry knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient in financial reporting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage and prioritize multiple business objectives and projects effectively and with a sense of urgency.