About the Role
This role is a key member of Ryan’s Corporate Development team, participating in all acquisition activities. This is a global position offering exposure to a variety of transaction types, sizes, and complexities. The individual will have significant visibility to executive management and play an integral role in valuation determination, negotiations, and due diligence.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with all functional groups and business leaders within Ryan to execute on diligence and integration plans.
- Collaborate with Ryan’s internal legal department and outside counsel to manage deal documentation and negotiate key aspects of the purchase agreement.
- Coordinate and perform confirmatory diligence efforts, including coordinating internal teams, interfacing with sellers, and developing internal reporting.
- Effectively pitch Ryan stakeholders regarding potential targets and their benefits, and establish post-merger roles and structure.
- Prepare comprehensive diligence reports for presentations to Ryan leadership and the Board of Managers.
- Identify and vet potential acquisition targets.
- Conduct pre-diligence evaluation, including preliminary financial analysis, strategic and cultural fit assessment, and target client/employee quality evaluation.
- Develop financial models for acquisition targets to inform valuation and deal terms.
- Partner with Finance to measure the performance of acquired companies.
- Coordinate and perform confirmatory diligence efforts throughout the transaction process.
- Collaborate with the integration team on integration planning for a smooth transition.
- Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track diligence and integration progress.
- Assist with other aspects of the M&A process as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of M&A or related experience.
- Experience working in tax or a professional services environment preferred.
- Strong negotiation skills, project management skills, financial acumen, and demonstrated leadership ability are essential.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
- Advanced skills in Internet Navigation and Research.
- Advanced skills in the use of AI tools.
- Supervisory responsibilities over project team members.
- Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC.
- Job duties must be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws and internal governance related to protecting confidential information, trade secrets, and securing data and company records.
Skills
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Financial Acumen
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Internet Navigation and Research
- AI Tools
Location
- UK
- EU
Work Type
- Flexible Work Environment
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 12+ years of M&A or related experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
- Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
- LinkedIn Learning Subscription
- Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
- Accelerated Career Path
About the Company
- Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies.
- Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry.
- Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best.
- With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
- Ryan, LLC is an equalмий opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
- It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.
- It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.
- Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
