M&A Associate

As an M&A Associate within our M&A Advisory Team, you will manage deal workstreams, ensure the quality and defensibility of all analytical and presentation materials, and translate strategic direction from senior team members into executable deliverables. You will serve as a key coordination point between Analysts, senior leadership, clients, and external advisors, providing oversight, quality control, and process management for multiple engagements.

This role needs a combination of expertise in financial modeling and transaction analysis, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver value to our clients and support the growth of our M&A practice.

This is a remote position that can work from anywhere within the United States. We are committed to finding the right person for this role. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until they are identified. If you believe you have the skills, passion, and experience to excel in this position, please feel free to submit your application at any time.

What you’ll do at SN:

• Design, review, and validate financial models and valuation analyses
• Manage Analysts’ work and provide coaching, feedback, and quality control
• Own internal timelines and deliverables for assigned workstreams
• Draft and refine CIM narratives and client-facing materials
• Participate in client calls, management meetings, and buyer interactions
• Coordinate with legal, accounting, and other advisors
• Ensure quality, coherence, and defensibility of all work product
• Identify issues, escalate as needed, and maintain engagement momentum

Growth on the M&A team at SN:

• At SN, M&A Associates move beyond technical execution (Analyst level) to ownership of workstreams, quality control, and junior oversight. Over time, Associates develop judgment around presentation and engagement pacing, preparing them for consultant level responsibilities, where client leadership and decision-making expand. We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and eager to grow—those who want to take on increasing responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and progress within the M&A practice toward engagement leadership and broader client-facing roles.

What it takes to be a M&A Associate:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 2–4 years of professional experience in M&A advisory, investment banking, transaction advisory, valuation, corporate finance, public accounting (transaction-focused), or corporate development/financial strategy
• Demonstrated experience building and reviewing financial models and transaction analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing materials
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Understanding of professional services business models, ideally within AEC
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset and ability to provide guidance to junior team members

The hiring process:

• Stage 1 (Preliminary Screening Call) with a member of our recruitment team
• Stage 2 (Hiring Manager Interview) with the leader of M&A Team
• Stage 3 (Behavioral Interview + Meet with the team) with a member of our HR team and meet the other members of the M&A team
• Stage 4 (Offer)

What's in it for you:

• Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three medical plans designed to fit different needs and budgets.
• Wellness Support: Access to Teladoc's zero-cost telehealth services and Husk Wellness for exclusive discounts on gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support
• Time Off, When You Need It: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Options: Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs
• Peace of Mind: Your well-being is covered with employer-paid life, AD&D, and comprehensive short- and long-term disability
• More Ways to Thrive: Tap into our Employee Assistance Program for support, plus access to InsurChoice for personal insurance options.

Salary: The salary range for this position is an estimate of $90,000 - $100,000 with additional variable comp with an OTE of $150,000. A final compensation offer within this range will be based on factors including an individual’s skill sets, experience, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and geography.