CareerPlan

Corporate Transactions Group - Operations - Senior Associate

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09

Core

Senior Associate in Corporate Transactions Group Operations supporting M&A deal cycles from diligence through post-close implementation.

Role type

Senior Associate, M&A Operations & Integration

Builds

Operational due diligence, integration/separation plans, synergy assessments, and execution work products for M&A clients.

Domain

Management Consulting / Mergers & Acquisitions

Required skills

Operational due diligence, M&A integration planning, divestiture/carve-out execution, synergy development, business modeling, risk identification, stakeholder management, project management, financial analysis, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Big 4 or top-tier strategy consulting experience, MBA, CFA or CPA, P&L responsibility, industry-specific operational exposure

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, financial modeling tools, project management software

Responsibilities

Serve on workstreams for enterprise-wide M&A projects to design and deliver client analysis; support operational diligence and functional analysis pre-signing/closing; develop and execute integration/separation work plans and critical planning documents; identify business issues and opportunities with supporting analysis; support professional development and career path of team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities