Business Development Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions

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Job description

Job Details

Job Location
Chicago - Chicago, IL

Remote Type
Fully Remote

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Travel Percentage
Negligible

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Business Development

As a direct report to the Vice President of Business Development, the Associate will partner with the Vice President of Business Development, CEO, COO, and the associated private equity group to develop analyses and manage execution of the Nova Health growth strategy. The Manager will be responsible for developing business plans for new market de novo expansion and participating in all aspects of acquisition diligence and business integration. In addition to core responsibilities, the Manager will be a critical contributor to the development of new processes and procedures in a high growth business with the opportunity to gain significant responsibility based upon performance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate relative attractiveness of investment opportunities, including new and expanded services and facilities, through preparation of financial analysis
2. Assist Vice President in new market analysis and new facility development; help develop processes and protocols for evaluating new growth opportunities
3. Regularly analyze service offerings and business environment to keep current on market trends, challenges, and opportunities
4. Participate in add-on acquisition analysis, terms development, and acquisition negotiations
5. Manage new acquisition integration process with Vice President of Business Development
6. Develop trend analysis reports that monitor corporate key performance indicators and compare them to internal and external benchmarks
7. Produce and distribute key trackers for organic facility expansion, inorganic expansion, and other business development activities
8. Meet requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, while supporting department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization
9. Help construct presentations to communicate business development progress to senior leadership team and private equity partner
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and electronic communication that is professional in both content and delivery. Demonstrated ability to gain trust and respect of the providers, employees, and peers. Effectively models interpersonal and problem-solving skills to aid in the resolution of issues in a timely manner. Ability to work as a team member. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
• Strong organizational skills; must be able to manage and prioritize multiple business objectives and projects with the proper sense of urgency and autonomy
• Education: A high school diploma/GED is required. A Bachelors degree in Economics or a business-related major preferred but not required
• Experience: A minimum of two four years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, private equity or investment banking. Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Certificate/License: N/A

Working Conditions & Responsibilities:

• Requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires an uninhibited drivers license to accommodate travel to off-site meetings and workgroup sessions.
• Fast paced setting with ability to be on-call for employees and providers in case of call outs. All employees are required to comply with federal, state and organizational policies regarding confidentiality. Requires the ability to work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours.