M&A Associate

AssociateGrange Park Partners is seeking an Associate to join our growing M&A execution firm.Grange Park Partners provides hands-on transaction support to businesses, financial sponsors, and family offices navigating M&A transactions. We operate as our clients’ internal M&A deal team, helping manage and execute transactions from initial preparation and advisor selection through due diligence management and closing.This will be Grange Park Partners’ first hire and represents a unique opportunity to join a growing firm at an early stage, take significant responsibility across an active pipeline of transactions, and have meaningful exposure to clients and senior decision-makers from day one.The OpportunityThis role offers a unique combination of private equity, investment banking, and corporate development experience in a single seat.Depending on the engagement, you may serve as part of the deal team evaluating and executing an acquisition for a financial sponsor or corporate acquirer, help a founder or family-owned business manage a sale process, or serve as an outsourced corporate development resource for a company pursuing acquisitions.The role provides broad exposure across the full M&A lifecycle, with the opportunity to develop the analytical, transactional, and client-facing skills required to lead complex transactions.ResponsibilitiesSupport and manage the execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A transactionsBuild and analyze financial models, valuation analyses, transaction models, and other financial analysesAssess acquisition opportunities, including transaction rationale, valuation, financial performance, key diligence findings, and potential risksManage financial, operational, commercial, and legal diligence workstreamsCoordinate with investment bankers, attorneys, accountants, quality-of-earnings providers, and other transaction and diligence advisorsOrganize and synthesize financial, operational, and diligence information to support transaction decision-makingIdentify key transaction issues, communicate findings clearly, and help drive issues toward resolutionManage transaction timelines, workstreams, data requests, and deliverablesParticipate directly in client meetings, diligence discussions, advisor calls, and other transaction-related conversationsTake ownership of client relationships and deal executionContribute to the continued development and growth of Grange Park Partners as an early member of the teamQualifications1–2 years of investment banking or private equity experienceMeaningful experience working on M&A transactions involving founder- or family-owned businessesStrong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skillsSolid understanding of financial statements, transaction mechanics, and M&A processesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneouslyComfortable working directly with clients, senior executives, and professional advisorsAbility to operate independently, exercise good judgment, and take ownershipHighly motivated, proactive, resourceful, and execution-orientedBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related fieldFamiliarity with AI tools and their application to financial analysis, research, and transaction-related workflows is a plusWhy Grange Park PartnersThis role offers broad exposure across acquisitions, sale processes, and other strategic transactions. You will work directly with founders, executives, financial sponsors, and senior advisors while taking meaningful ownership of transaction workstreams from evaluation and preparation through diligence and closing.As Grange Park Partners’ first hire, you will also have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the growth and development of the firm.Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus.Location: New York-based; remote to start.