Corporate Mergers And Acquisitions (M&A) Associate (Life Sciences)

TL;DR

Corporate Mergers And Acquisitions (M&A) Associate (Life Sciences): Supporting the execution of strategic transactions and independently managing small to medium deals with an accent on valuation and transaction structuring. Focus on developing complex financial models, coordinating cross-functional due diligence, and managing interactions with investment bankers and senior stakeholders.

Location: Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Company

Vylor is a seed and gene editing spin-out of hirify.global focused on agricultural innovation.

What you will do

• Execute the full deal lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, due diligence, valuation, and negotiation support.
• Develop detailed financial models, synergy assessments, and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across finance, legal, tax, and operational functions during transaction execution.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and deliverable documents for senior management and the board.
• Manage relationships with counterparties, investment bankers, and external advisors.
• Support post-close performance monitoring and integration planning to ensure transaction objectives are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development.
• Advanced proficiency in DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and accretion/dilution analysis.
• Fluency with Capital IQ, Pitchbook, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights clearly to senior leadership.
• Must be available for travel as required to support transaction execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families starting on the first day.
• Generous time off including four weeks of paid vacation and two weeks of well-being pay per year.
• Parental leave providing a minimum of 16 weeks for both mothers and fathers.
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.
• Strong emphasis on professional development and contributing to a higher global purpose.