Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Due to our continued growth, we’re now looking for a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join our high performing Corporate Development team. The team sits within LeoVegas, reporting to the Group CFO, but works closely with the MGM Resorts International Interactive team. The role is primarily focused on M&A projects, but there will also be exposure to exciting organic initiatives including market launches, such as the recent launches of the BetMGM brand in the UK and Netherlands, and other strategic projects.
As a part of MGM Resorts International we are now entering into a new phase of growth at LeoVegas. An instrumental part to achieving this growth going forward will be through M&A, as evidenced by the successful recent acquisition of Push Gaming. Consequently, we are looking to expand the Corporate Development team with people who have had experience across the full M&A cycle.
As our new Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, you will be involved in executing on our global acquisition agenda, at all stages of the transaction lifecycle, from screening to closing and beyond. You will work with both internal and external stakeholders. Therefore, being structured, knowing how to synthesise large sets of qualitative and quantitative data and making them presentable in a concise and C-suite-ready format are all crucial skills.
This role will be based in Malta (relocation package included), benefitting from close interaction with operational teams within the group. While we do keep busy with interesting live deals, you can still expect a comparative upgrade in quality of life compared to traditional transactional facing roles.
If this sounds interesting, continue reading and don’t hesitate to reach out.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Day-to-day execution of acquisition projects, such as operational modelling, financial valuation and being on top of various due diligence work-streams.
- Helping to source and identify acquisition opportunities that align with MGM International / LeoVegas corporate strategies.
- Work closely with operational teams and external advisors to understand and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities.
- Preparation of decision-making materials for key stakeholders across LeoVegas and MGM International.
- Working closely with the Business Development team to assist in the evaluation and execution of organic initiatives including market launches.
OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Essential Skills:
- Experience from working within M&A transactions either as a junior investment banker, recently qualified Big 4 lead advisory or corporate development role.
- Expertise and extensive experience in evaluating and determine commercial terms, risks and other contract terms.
- Good theoretical understanding of accounting and financial valuation.
- A highly collaborative style and ability to thrive in a team environment, whilst also being self-driven.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects, use your own initiative and prioritise your time.
- Strong skills in the Microsoft Office suite (PPT, Excel), including creating high quality and clear presentation materials.
Nice to have skills:
- Experience in the iGaming industry.
- Other foreign languages.
WHO ARE WE?
At the core of LeoVegas Group, is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1400 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 11 offices world-wide.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on your experience.
- Well-being allowance to support your active lifestyle.
- Work from any eligible country for up to 4 weeks per year.
- Private health insurance to keep our Team Leo healthy and happy.
- Personal development plan to help you reach your goals and ambitions.
- Employee assistance program to help and guide you in challenging moments.
- Roaring discounts all over Malta island for you to explore.
- Team activities and events to have some well deserved break and a bit of fun!
- If you are not based in Malta we will also provide you with a relocation package, which includes 3-week accommodation and flight!
JOIN US!
In our pride, we like to empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait around for things to happen, we pounce and make it happen!
If you think you would be a good fit for the Leo pride - give us a roar!
**As our company working language is English we’d like to see your CV in English please**