M&A Analyst at MSM North America in Arlington, VA, USA

Job description

• MSM North America is hiring an M&A Analyst to support corporate development and transaction activity for CSG Defense North America in the Arlington, VA area.
• This role will work closely with senior leadership and CSG's international M&A organization to evaluate potential transactions and support M&A activity from initial analysis through diligence and execution.
• The position offers significant exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to work on complex transactions within a growing international defense organization.
• You will provide high-quality analysis and execution support across M&A activity, help leadership evaluate opportunities efficiently, and contribute to disciplined and effective transaction processes.
• This role is well suited to someone with strong financial fundamentals, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and an interest in working on complex transactions in an international business environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential transactions. Conduct company and industry research, financial analysis, valuation, and financial modeling to support investment decisions.
• Support M&A execution. Assist with transaction screening, due diligence, process management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Develop decision materials. Prepare clear, concise analyses, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Conduct market and industry research. Analyze relevant market trends, public information, government budgets, contracts, and other data to inform transaction evaluation.
• Improve M&A processes. Support pipeline management, reporting, transaction tracking, and the continued development of effective M&A processes and tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience evaluating companies, transactions, or investment opportunities.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills, including experience preparing materials for senior executives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, manufacturing, or another regulated industry is preferred. Experience with transaction diligence, government-related market research, or cross-border transactions is also beneficial.

Skills

Required

• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• work independently
• sound judgment
• intellectual curiosity
• financial modeling
• valuation
• research
• analytical skills

Benefits

• We believe a strong workplace is built on more than benefits. We are committed to fostering a professional, collaborative, and respectful environment where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
• We complement our workplace culture with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; and the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance.
• To support long-term financial well-being, we offer a 401(k) plan with company match.