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About Mutares:

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich (www.mutares.com), acquires medium-sized companies and parts of groups with headquarter in Europe that are being sold in the course of a repositioning process at their owners and show a clear potential for operational improvement. Mutares actively supports and develops its portfolio companies with its own investment and consulting teams as well as through acquisitions of strategic add-ons. Our goal is to acquire companies with a turnover of EUR 100 to 750 million. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company.

 

We are excited to announce the opening of our new office in Chicago. As we expand our footprint and continue our growth journey, we are seeking ambitious and driven M&A Associate (m/f/d) to join our team. At Mutares, you’ll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in our investment strategy, working alongside industry experts and contributing to transformational deals. If you’re ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment – this is for you.

Your Tasks:

  • Analyses of teasers and investment memoranda to identify suitable Mutares acquisitions.
  • Due diligence activity:
    • Analyses of virtual data rooms
    • Preparation of due diligence reports
    • Critical thinking to identify areas of risk
    • Q&A preparation
  • Financial modelling:
    • Set up financial models based on information available
    • Integration of assumptions to reflect the restructuring strategy
    • Working capital analysis
    • Analyses of debt and net debt items
    • Prepare valuations
  • Support in the preparation of offer documents
  • Support in document preparation for potential exit transactions
  • Support in administrative tasks related to the Chicago office

Your Profile:

  • 2-3 years of experience in Investment Banking and / or Transaction Services
  • Excellent language skills in English
  • Confident handling of MS Office applications (esp. Excel and Power Point)
  • Team player & hands-on, independent thinking
  • Self-confident and professional behaviour

What Mutares offers:

  • Working as part of a highly motivated, international, committed and agile team that enjoys working together
  • Exciting working environment with changing challenges and tasks for a continuous personal and professional development
  • Attractive remuneration combined with flexible working hours