Financial Analyst, M&A

@ Risepoint

Overview

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. This role supports strategic transactions and performance reporting in the Corporate Finance team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst, M&A to join our Corporate Finance team. This role combines traditional M&A responsibilities with broader corporate finance exposure and offers the opportunity to work on transformative transactions impacting company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for target performance analysis.
• Support valuation analysis and preparation of investment committee materials.
• Assist in due diligence processes and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze synergies, risks, and integration challenges for potential deals.
• Provide post-deal support, performance tracking, and integration analysis.
• Assist in long-range planning, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis.
• Support monthly reporting for Executive Leadership Team and sponsors.
• Support quarterly and annual bank reporting ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced credentials a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or financial analysis.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, and M&A due diligence process.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

Benefits

Risepoint offers a comprehensive benefits package including 18 days PTO, 12 holidays plus 1 floating holiday, multiple medical options, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, FSAs, HSAs, retirement plan with company match, parental leave, volunteer time off, wellness programs, and professional development benefits.

Work Arrangement

This position is Remote.

Key skills/competency

• M&A
• Financial Modeling
• Valuation
• Due Diligence
• Corporate Finance
• Integration
• Performance Reporting
• Scenario Analysis
• Excel
• Analytical