Edtech.com's Summary

Risepoint is hiring a Financial Analyst, M&A to join their Corporate Finance team. The role involves supporting strategic transactions through financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, integration planning, and performance reporting to guide the company's growth strategy.

Highlights

Build and maintain detailed financial models and conduct valuation analyses.
Support due diligence and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Analyze synergies, risks, and integration challenges for deals.
Provide post-deal performance tracking and integration support.
Assist in long-range planning and prepare executive reporting packages.
Skills needed include Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; familiarity with Planful/NetSuite is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; advanced degrees or CFA progress favored.
1-3 years experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, corporate development, or financial analysis.
Strong understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, and M&A processes.
Risepoint serves primarily regional universities to expand online academic programs.

Financial Analyst, M&A Full Description

Financial Analyst, M&A

US - Remote

Full time

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst, M&A to join our Corporate Finance team. This role combines traditional M&A responsibilities with broader corporate finance exposure, supporting strategic transactions and performance reporting.

The Analyst will play a key role in supporting all financial phases of the deal lifecycle, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, integration planning, and ongoing performance reporting. This role offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work on transformative transactions that shape the company’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain detailed financial models including bottoms-up long-range revenue and cost models to evaluate target company performance.
Support valuation analysis and preparation of investment committee materials.
Assist in due diligence processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams (Strategy, Partner Management, Operations, IT, etc.).
Analyze synergies, risks, and potential integration challenges for prospective deals.
Provide post-deal support including performance tracking and integration analysis.
Assist in long-range planning, including scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.
Support preparation of monthly reporting packages for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and sponsors, highlighting key financial, operational, and integration metrics.
Support quarterly and annual bank reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with credit agreements.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s/MBA or progress toward CFA is a plus).
A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development, or financial analysis.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required; familiarity with Planful/NetSuite tools a plus).
Solid understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, and M&A due diligence process.
Excellent research, problem-solving, and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to present insights clearly to senior leadership.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

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Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Original Job Description

Financial Analyst, M&A

US - Remote

Full time

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain detailed financial models including bottoms-up long-range revenue and cost models to evaluate target company performance.
Support valuation analysis and preparation of investment committee materials.
Assist in due diligence processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams (Strategy, Partner Management, Operations, IT, etc.).
Analyze synergies, risks, and potential integration challenges for prospective deals.
Provide post-deal support including performance tracking and integration analysis.
Assist in long-range planning, including scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.
Support preparation of monthly reporting packages for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and sponsors, highlighting key financial, operational, and integration metrics.
Support quarterly and annual bank reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with credit agreements.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s/MBA or progress toward CFA is a plus).
A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development, or financial analysis.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required; familiarity with Planful/NetSuite tools a plus).
Solid understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, and M&A due diligence process.
Excellent research, problem-solving, and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to present insights clearly to senior leadership.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

#LI-AD1

#LI-USA,Remote

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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