Job Description
Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to work towards their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
Experian’s North America Corporate Development group is looking for an Associate (Senior Analyst) to join our team and help achieve our inorganic growth opportunities. You will be responsible for end-to-end merger and acquisition execution across the North America region. You will operate in a small, entrepreneurial team focused on delivering high-profile investments for Experian.
You will report to the Head of M&A for Experian North America.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Perform detailed financial and strategic analyses of market opportunities, target companies, and potential deal and pro-forma scenarios.
- Develop complex valuation models and prepare valuation analyses of potential acquisition targets, including DCF analysis, trading comparables, transaction comparables, LBO analysis, sum of parts and other valuation methods.
- Partner across Business Units and Finance to develop pro-forma forecasts of potential deals and main metrics for post-closing monitoring.
- Evaluate deal structuring options.
- Help prepare internal investment papers for Executive and Board approvals.
- Manage the M&A process with both external and internal teams, with focus on managing due diligence with cross-functional teams.
- Conduct industry and company research and prepare target profiles and industry landscapes.
- Monitor and report on M&A activity within Experian’s core markets.
- Manage a database of Experian’s trading comparables and sector transaction comparables.
- Maintain Experian’s regional M&A pipeline and reporting.
- Create personal networks with investment banking contacts and other transaction intermediaries, and management teams of potential acquisition targets.
Qualifications
Your background:
- 2+ years of analyst experience in Investment Banking.
- Experience working on M&A transactions of several sizes, types and complexities in the North America market.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
- Finance and accounting background.
- Experience with financial modeling and analytics.
- Can produce informed perspectives and communicate them across partners.
- Experience working with executive management and a variety of clients and partners.
- Willingness to travel up to 5%.
Additional Information
Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package and bonus plan.
- Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
- Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office.
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays.
- Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://yourexperianbenefits.com/cand-index.html.
At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
This is a remote position.
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