M&A Analyst

About Samsung Next

Samsung Next is an investment group that champions the boldest and most ambitious founders who are creating a better future. We focus broadly on the technology areas of AI, blockchain, fintech, healthtech, infrastructure, and mediatech, but invest opportunistically in founders pursuing the imagined and impossible. Our entire team of top-tier investors, operators, marketers, and sales and business developers are committed to supporting every portfolio company. We do this via:

• Investments: attract and invest capital in the best builders in the world
• Platform: help our portfolio companies make the most of every opportunity
• M&A: acquire game-changing companies to help bring their products to consumers worldwide

About the Role:

Samsung Next M&A Team is looking to fill the role of an analyst to assist the team in developing growth strategy and executing M&A and strategic investment projects for Samsung.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the evaluation, negotiation, and execution of M&A and strategic investment, including developing decision frameworks; conducting valuation analysis and case modeling; coordinating due diligence efforts involving cross-functional teams, and assembling findings into presentation material
• Help source acquisition opportunities
• Participate in strategy development projects that translate into M&A concrete initiatives
• Assist in building up and crafting inorganic strategy for business units and new business; engaging in creating ideas

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with a strong academic record
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience at a top-tier investment bank, management consulting firm, private equity firm (preferably passionate about software or technology) or Corporate Development at a world-class technology company.
• Experience and/or knowledge of new frontier technology such as Web3
• Demonstrated passion for technology through work experience or non-work activities
• Ability to formulate insights around sophisticated business problems
• Strong understanding of accounting, corporate finance theory, and valuation methodologies
• Experience crafting financial models in Excel
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills & executive presence: confidence and poise in presenting to executive management
• Outstanding focus on details, accuracy, and quality
• Strong personal initiative and sense of humor
• Experience leading with cross-functional project teams

Bonus points:

• Experience being engaged in transactions with start-ups

At Samsung Next, we envision a world in which all phenomenal ideas have an equal chance of being realized and believe a dedication to diversity and inclusion is vital to making this happen. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.