Principal, Mergers & Acquisitions

World Education Services

. Develop and execute WES's M&A and portfolio strategy with executive leadership .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities essential for executing M&A transactions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects while synthesizing information into clear recommendations for executive leadership.

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Mergers And AcquisitionsFinancial ModelingDue DiligenceNegotiation SkillsTransaction Management

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Hard Skills

ValuationFinancial AnalysisDeal StructuringDCF AnalysisComparable Company AnalysisPrecedent Transaction AnalysisReturn AnalysisScenario AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisTransaction Economics

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingExecutive CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentInvestment BankingPrivate EquityTransaction AdvisoryPost-Merger IntegrationEducation SectorWorkforce Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute WES's M&A and portfolio strategy with executive leadership
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, strategic investments, and other corporate development opportunities
Assess strategic rationale, market attractiveness, competitive positioning, operational fit, and value-creation potential
Develop investment theses and recommendations for executive leadership and Board committees
Maintain and prioritize a transaction opportunity pipeline
Lead financial modeling and valuation using DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, accretion/dilution, and return analyses
Evaluate projections, business plans, capital requirements, synergies, and transaction economics
Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses
Assess financial, accounting, tax, and capital structure implications
Lead and coordinate comprehensive financial, operational, commercial, legal, technology, HR, tax, and other due diligence
Establish diligence scope, workstreams, timelines, responsibilities, and decision criteria
Identify and quantify transaction risks, liabilities, opportunities, and synergies
Coordinate internal functional leaders and external advisors
Develop transaction structures and negotiation strategies
Lead or play a central role in negotiations with sellers, buyers, investors, management teams, advisors, and other stakeholders
Negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, transition agreements, and other transaction documents
Manage the end-to-end transaction process from initial evaluation through signing and closing
Develop and manage transaction workplans, timelines, decision points, and executive approvals
Coordinate investment bankers, attorneys, accountants, consultants, and financing partners
Prepare materials and recommendations for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and governance bodies
Ensure transaction requirements, approvals, documentation, and closing conditions are completed accurately and on schedule
Translate transaction assumptions and synergies into actionable post-close plans
Monitor revenue, cost, operational, and strategic synergies against the approved investment case
Conduct post-transaction reviews and capture lessons for future transactions
Serve as a trusted M&A advisor to executive leadership
Present transaction opportunities, analyses, risks, and recommendations
Build relationships across Finance, Operations, Legal, Tax, HR, IT, Sales, and other functions
Represent WES with acquisition targets, investors, advisors, and other external parties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of work experience
Significant experience in progressively senior roles focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or a related field
Demonstrated experience executing transactions across multiple stages of the M&A lifecycle
Experience leading financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
Strong understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, transaction structures, and deal economics
Strong commercial and strategic judgment
Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills
Experience managing complex cross-functional projects involving senior executives and external advisors
Strong project and transaction management capabilities
Executive-level written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines
Ability to thrive in a transparent, accountable, collaborative, results-oriented environment
Intellectual curiosity and openness to diverse ideas and perspectives
Strong alignment with WES's mission and values
MBA or equivalent level of experience preferred
Senior leadership experience across private, nonprofit, or social enterprise sectors desired
Experience with post-merger integration strongly preferred
Experience in education or workforce development desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work flexibility
Time-off programs
Wellness programs
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Learning opportunities
Personal and professional development pathways
Employee recognition
Inclusive, collaborative work environment
Reasonable accommodation support