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Open roles / Mergers and Acquisitions AnalystMergers and Acquisitions Analyst Open roles / Mergers and Acquisitions AnalystMergers and Acquisitions Analyst St Helier, Jersey / London, England / Dublin, Ireland We’re Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world. iGaming. Sports Betting. Personal Finance. We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys — for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 500 Legends and counting, we’re helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 18 countries worldwide. If you’re looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it. Unlock the Legend in you. The Role Legend is currently hiring for a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst, reporting to the Head of M&A and Corporate Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing targets, filling the pipeline, completing domain acquisitions, building financial models and helping manage our live deal processes. In this role, we value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. Your Impact:Conduct thorough industry research and analysis to identify promising acquisition targets, offering insights into their financial performance, market trends, and competitive landscape.Collaborate with the Principal M&A Lead to streamline due diligence processes and manage deal activities effectively, ensuring smooth progress throughout.Develop robust financial models prioritizing ROI, empowering Legend to make well-informed investment decisions with confidence.Lead the domain acquisition process from strategy formulation to negotiation and execution, liaising with strategy, legal teams, and external brokers to drive successful outcomes.Support senior executives by preparing comprehensive presentations and reports on potential acquisition targets, facilitating informed decision-making at the highest levels.Maintain and update the pipeline management database with accuracy, enabling efficient tracking and management of acquisition opportunities while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.What You’ll Bring:Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant is desired.3+ years experience in an accountant practice is essential.Project management experience, you have the ability to organise and manage a workstream with multiple stakeholders.Financial/excel acumen, ideally you can model out a scenario using P&L numbers on excel. You are able to make financial assumptions and build a simple model based on those assumptions.Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong written and verbal communication skills.The Interview Process:1st: Initial Chat with Talent Partner (30 minute video interview via Zoom)2nd: Interview with our team, Head of M&A & Corporate Development (1 hour video interview via Zoom)3rd: Task presentation to our Senior Strategy Manager and Principal M&A Lead (1 hour video interview via Zoom)Why Legend?Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead! Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner. Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team- which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your application process, please speak to your Talent Partner or contact the team ontalent@l1.com, and we'll do all we can to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr