mergers and acquisitions analyst

Mergers and acquisitions analysts oversee the execution of transactions for the purchase, sale, merger or takeover of companies. They negotiate and complete the deal on the client's behalf, by working closely with lawyers and accountants. Mergers and acquisitions analysts conduct operational and legal risk assessments of a company, assess comparable companies in the market and help with the post-merger integration.

Alternative Labels

mergers and acquisitions professional

acquisitions analyst

mergers analyst

M&A specialist

mergers and acquisitions banker

M&A analyst

mergers and acquisitions associate

mergers and acquisitions analyst

acquisition manager

m&a banker

m&a professional

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

make strategic business decisions apply technical communication skills analyse financial performance of a company manage contracts assess financial viability analyse financial risk analyse market financial trends develop investment portfolio analyse business plans budget for financial needs review investment portfolios provide support in financial calculation

Essential Knowledge

modern portfolio theory mergers and acquisitions actuarial science

Optional Skills and Competences

conduct financial audits handle financial disputes handle mergers and acquisitions examine credit ratings create a financial plan assess risks of clients' assets control financial resources interpret financial statements manage financial risk provide legal advice on investments analyse economic trends apply credit risk policy maintain financial records

Optional Knowledge

holding company activities financial statements business loans business valuation techniques securities accounting

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18d2b37a-9c31-4393-833e-bc2f7b1ce52a

Status

released

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