Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst

Search by Location (Type in the city or state) Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: COMPANY OVERVIEW Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us. As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market. Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition. We’re seeking a Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America. Job Title: Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst | Req ID: 17447 Location: Chicago Office IL ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our M&A team in Chicago. This is a high-visibility, execution-focused seat supporting transactions end-to-end from valuation and diligence through structuring, documentation, and close. The right candidate is a strong modeler who can own workstreams independently, synthesize complex financial and commercial information, and produce decision-ready materials for senior stakeholders and the investment committee. This role suits someone ready to step up from a pure analyst function into greater ownership, direct advisor and management interaction, and broader responsibility across the deal lifecycle. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH Build and maintain complex financial models of valuation (DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction), returns analysis, and integrated operating models. Develop EBITDA bridges, quality-of-earnings interpretation, debt capacity and leverage analysis, and sources & uses. Coordinate and manage due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, operational, tax, legal), including oversight of third-party advisors and QofE providers. Assist with preparing investment committee materials and the accompanying deal narrative translating analysis into a clear, defensible thesis. Support purchase agreement review and provide analytical inputs into negotiation (e.g., working capital, net debt, purchase price adjustments, earn-outs). Analyze complex structures including carve-outs, standalone cost, TSAs, and synergy cases. Own data room management, diligence trackers, and deliverable timelines across multiple concurrent deals. Interface directly with target management, advisors, and internal stakeholders. Owns assigned workstreams with minimal direction and flags issues early. Produces clean, EXCO-ready analysis and narrative under real deadlines. Builds credibility quickly with advisors, management teams, and internal leadership. Operates as a reliable second set of hands across live deals trusted with judgment, not just execution. Other responsibilities as assigned Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Field of Study Preferred: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with a strong academic record. Required Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant deal experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction advisory / Big 4 roles. Sector exposure relevant to construction materials (preferred) Experience with carve-outs or otherwise complex / structured transactions. (preferred) Required Training/Certifications: Required Technical Skills: Advanced financial modelling and valuation proficiency; expert Excel and PowerPoint. Travel Requirements: 25% Additional Requirements: Demonstrated end-to-end deal exposure not just modelling, but diligence and execution. Working knowledge of transaction structures, purchase agreement mechanics, and transaction accounting. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under deadline pressure. Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. #LI-SZ1 #LI-Onsite Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition! Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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