What are the responsibilities and job description for the M&A Associate position at Expa?
Iconic (www.iconic.co) is a new studio company started by Expa that was designed to become a world-class advisory platform created to help business owners sell their companies faster, more efficiently, and to higher-quality buyers. Our team is small, but growing, and composed of experts and builders all possessing track records of starting and growing successful tech-enhanced companies. Iconic is backed by Expa, Oceans Ventures, and other strategic investors, and is revolutionizing the small business M&A industry.
We are hiring for an M&A Associate. The M&A Associate will be a vital member of the team working with mid-level and senior brokers on strategic assignments and assisting clients with the execution of the entire mergers and acquisitions process. This person will be helping to run M&A deals from start to finish, while working to make a significant impact on the lives of small business owners.
Responsibilities :
Assist the mid-level and senior brokers in the management and execution, from initiation to close, of mergers & acquisition transactions of companies originated by our internal team assigned to you. Your specific responsibilities will include :
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing strategic advice to maximize value.
- Analyze company financials and determine enterprise value.
- In collaboration with your team, assist in developing compelling marketing materials : teasers, Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), and pitch decks.
- Work with our data engineers to identify a universe of potential buyers utilized to optimize the auction process.
- Analyze offers and vet buyers to aid in the selection of the most suitable offer for our client.
- Coordinate introductions between sellers and buyers and actively participate in negotiations.
- Assist with the due diligence process, coordinating meetings with attorneys, CPAs, diligence teams, and principals providing input in deal structuring.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure seamless transaction execution.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
This is a full-time position offering a base salary of $80,000 and performance-based incentives, with total on-target earnings (OTE) of $160,000 per year, plus early equity. Iconic offers full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. The M&A Associate role is based out of Southern California, with the expectation that this person will go into the West Hollywood office as necessary.
Salary : $80,000 - $160,000
