Sr. Analyst, Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures

Cook Inlet Region, Inc. is seeking a talented Sr. Analyst, Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures, to join our Mergers & Acquisition team. The preferred location for this position is the D.C./Maryland area, with Anchorage, Alaska as the secondary preference.

CIRI's Washington D.C. office is conveniently located in Capital Crossing, at the intersection of Washington D.C.'s Capitol Hill and East End neighborhoods.

CIRI's Anchorage office is conveniently located in mid-town Anchorage at the Fireweed Business Center, a modern building that represents CIRI’s cultural diversity, respect for the land, and sustainability. The Fireweed Business Center reflects our heritage in the displayed Alaska Native art and interior design.

CIRI offers a hybrid work schedule for many positions and excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include: paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program, as well as life and disability benefits.

CIRI only accepts applications through our online career page at https://www.ciri.com/careers/jobs/

General Function

In alignment with CIRI’s mission and values, the Sr. Analyst, Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures acts as a subject matter expert providing detailed and in-depth analysis of potential investment targets and presenting recommendations to the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team. This position will provide support to all M&A and venture capital (VC) activities including financial analysis, market research, valuation scenarios and due diligence.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Perform valuation analyses to assess potential targets.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements, cash flows, and other relevant business metrics of potential targets.
• Assess the strategic fit and financial performance of M&A targets.
• Conduct research on industries, companies and markets to identify potential M&A targets.
• Analyze competitive landscapes and emerging trends to identify strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist in the coordination and execution of the due diligence process, including reviewing the financial, legal and operational aspects of M&A transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations and transaction summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive and closed M&A and VC activities.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to the development of M&A strategies and initiatives.
• Keep apprised on market trends, industry developments and regulatory changes impacting investment activities.
• Support new venture initiatives including deal sourcing, project management, and event logistics.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understand CIRI’s mission, values and strategic focus areas and incorporate knowledge into daily activities.
• Expert financial modeling and valuation skills.
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• Ability to manage priorities; make decisions, resolve challenges, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong project management skills with the capability to contribute to, and lead, multi-department projects.
• Critical, analytical thinking skills and ability to make decisions using good judgement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team, and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates or general members of the public; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others.
• Ability to maximize utilization of available resources to collaborate on projects. Recommend and implement innovations to increase efficiency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs, and industry-standard software and databases.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and travel by airplane.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills including the ability to define and structure problems, collect and analyze data, and synthesize defendable recommendations into an action plan.
• Ability to combine business and operational concepts to lead multi-faceted and complex integration efforts.
  
  

Physical Abilities

• Sufficient fine motor skills for use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time.
• Visual and communication ability adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis.
• Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion.
• Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis.
• Ability to travel by vehicle or aircraft and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or other related field, MBA preferred.
• Five years’ progressively responsible experience illustrating M&A, VC, startup accelerator/incubator and investment processes
• Ability to pass a background check.
  
  

CIRI does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. CIRI adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. CIRI reserves the right to apply CIRI shareholder preference to qualified shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities.