Corporate Finance Analyst

Fairfield-Maxwell Ltd., founded in 1957 and headquartered in New York, N.Y., is a 3rd generation family office that focuses on majority control middle market LBOs. Investments span a variety of industries and geographies with preference to partner with other family- and entrepreneur-owned businesses to execute on growth opportunities. Fairfield-Maxwell is a long-term investor and is actively engaged with each portfolio company providing management, operational, and industry expertise to help increase shareholder value for all our partners.

Position Overview

We are seeking a well-rounded team member to join our company as a Corporate Finance Analyst, reporting to the Vice President of M&A. In this role, you will contribute to identifying market opportunities that align with our firm’s investment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling and analysis of acquisition targets, including valuation and
• financial statement analysis, NPV, and discounted cash flow analysis.
• Identify and evaluate bolt-on acquisition targets and new business development
• opportunities by providing fact-based analysis and synthesizing insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Make recommendations to managers as decisions are made related to valuation
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify potential investment targets, industry trends, and market dynamics.
• Manage data rooms and perform due diligence on potential acquisition targets summarizing key terms/deal considerations for management.
• Assist in specific strategic analysis for the Board and CEO (i.e. quarterly board updates, annual strategic planning, industry research etc.)
• Assist with strategy, market research, and reviewing historical data to identify drivers of portfolio company revenue growth, operational improvements.
• Manage and input new deal flow into deal cloud and excel.
• Review teasers, CIM’s for weekly deals meeting to make recommendations for potential acquisition targets.
• Proactively source and evaluate investment opportunities through networking, industry events, conferences, and various deal sourcing channels.
• Create reports to facilitate analysis of business performance of portfolio companies
• Assist with special projects in support of FML’s businesses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Entry level position, 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, or part-time roles in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Internship experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, accounting, or a similar analytical role preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to conduct research and perform data analysis.
• Working knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and Excel-based analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings and insights.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.