M&A Research Analyst (Remote)

Overview

This full-time remote role supports corporate development and M&A work while contributing to AI research and evaluation for complex financial workflows.

You will assist with financial analysis, due diligence, transaction-related activities, and strategic initiatives that connect to data partnerships for anonymized operational data used to support AI model training.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate development and M&A activities, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and transaction-related research
• Conduct financial modeling, company assessments, and strategic analyses to support internal decision-making
• Assist with transaction documentation, investment memoranda, financial reports, and other M&A-related deliverables
• Analyze business models, financial performance, and operational workflows relevant to data partnership initiatives
• Support commercial and financial due diligence, including assessing transaction risks, opportunities, and strategic considerations
• Design evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and realistic test cases for AI agents operating in corporate finance and M&A workflows
• Evaluate AI-generated financial analyses, transaction assessments, and strategic recommendations to improve model accuracy and performance
• Collaborate with corporate development, AI research, engineering, and product teams on transaction-related initiatives and AI development

Requirements

• Strong experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory, with hands-on exposure to deal execution or transaction support
• Experience with financial modeling, company valuation, due diligence, transaction analysis, and strategic assessments
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, M&A processes, deal structures, and financial decision-making
• Experience preparing financial analyses, investment memoranda, due diligence reports, or transaction-related documentation
• Ability to analyze complex business models, financial information, and operational processes
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across financial and technical teams
• Ability to translate real-world financial workflows into structured research questions and AI evaluation criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience within an in-house Corporate Development or M&A team, particularly supporting buy-side transactions
• Experience with technology-sector transactions, strategic investments, or enterprise partnerships
• Familiarity with commercial due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration
• Exposure to data-driven businesses, enterprise data partnerships, or AI-related commercial models
• MBA, CFA, or relevant advanced financial qualifications
• Familiarity with AI agents, large language models, or AI evaluation methodologies
• Proficiency with Excel, Python, SQL, or other financial and analytical tools

Compensation & Benefits

• National pay range (base salary): $200,000–$250,000
• Equity compensation eligibility for all employees
• Performance-based bonuses may be available depending on role and subject to company policies
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums
  • Paid time off
  • 401(K) plan with company match
  • Additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce

Location

Remote