Domain Researcher, Finance (M&A)

We are sharing a specialised full-time remote opportunity for experienced finance and corporate development professionals with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial modelling, company valuation, due diligence, and strategic transaction analysis to contribute to advanced research at the intersection of corporate finance and AI-powered financial reasoning. Selected professionals will support corporate development and M&A-related research while contributing to the development and evaluation of AI systems designed for sophisticated financial workflows. The role combines practical transaction expertise, financial analysis, strategic business assessment, and research-driven AI evaluation, with opportunities for collaboration across finance, engineering, product, and research functions.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Development & M&A Analysis - Support corporate development and M&A activities involving financial analysis, transaction research, company assessments, and due diligence - Evaluate potential investment opportunities, acquisition targets, and strategic business considerations - Analyse transaction structures, valuation assumptions, deal economics, and relevant financial information - Contribute to buy-side transaction research and related corporate development activities - Apply professional financial judgement to complex transaction scenarios and strategic decision-making processes Financial Modelling & Valuation Research - Develop and review financial models supporting company valuation, investment analysis, and transaction assessments - Analyse financial statements, operating performance, business models, and relevant economic assumptions - Conduct quantitative analyses to evaluate company performance, financial outlooks, and potential transaction outcomes - Assess financial projections, valuation methodologies, and key drivers of enterprise value - Translate complex financial findings into clear, structured analyses supporting research and corporate development objectives Due Diligence & Transaction Documentation - Support commercial and financial due diligence involving business performance, operational processes, and strategic considerations - Review and prepare financial analyses, investment memoranda, due diligence reports, and transaction-related documentation - Evaluate business models, operational workflows, and financial information relevant to potential investment or acquisition opportunities - Identify material transaction considerations, financial assumptions, and areas requiring further investigation - Contribute to structured reporting and documentation supporting transaction analysis and internal decision-making Financial AI Research & Benchmarking - Design evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and realistic test cases for AI systems operating across corporate finance and M&A workflows - Translate practical financial and transactional challenges into measurable research questions and evaluation criteria - Evaluate AI-generated financial analyses, company valuations, transaction assessments, and strategic recommendations - Identify weaknesses in financial reasoning, analytical consistency, and the interpretation of complex transaction information - Provide research insights and structured feedback to support improvements in AI model accuracy and performance Cross-Functional Research & Strategic Collaboration - Collaborate with corporate development, finance, AI research, engineering, and product stakeholders - Contribute financial domain expertise to research initiatives involving complex enterprise financial workflows - Produce clear analytical reports, transaction summaries, evaluation findings, and supporting documentation - Communicate financial assumptions, methodological considerations, and research conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences - Support the development of rigorous, repeatable approaches to financial research, transaction evaluation, and AI-assisted decision-making Ideal Profile - Strong professional experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory - Demonstrated hands-on experience with transaction execution, financial due diligence, or M&A transaction support - Deep expertise in financial modelling, company valuation, transaction analysis, and strategic financial assessment - Strong understanding of corporate finance, M&A processes, investment structures, and financial decision-making - Experience preparing investment memoranda, financial analyses, due diligence reports, or transaction-related documentation - Ability to analyse complex business models, financial performance, operational processes, and commercial opportunities - Strong quantitative reasoning, analytical judgement, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting complex financial findings clearly - Ability to translate real-world financial workflows into structured research questions, benchmarks, and evaluation methodologies - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience - Experience within an in-house Corporate Development or M&A team, particularly supporting buy-side transactions, is advantageous - Familiarity with technology-sector transactions, strategic investments, enterprise partnerships, or post-merger integration is beneficial - MBA, CFA, or comparable advanced financial qualifications are advantageous - Experience with AI agents, large language models, AI evaluation, or financial automation technologies is beneficial - Proficiency with Excel, Python, SQL, or comparable financial modelling and analytical tools is advantageous Engagement Details - Full-time engagement - Fully remote - Compensation: $400,000–$800,000/year - 1 available opening - Research and corporate development role spanning mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, strategic transactions, and AI-powered financial workflows - Work will involve financial modelling, company valuation, due diligence, transaction documentation, benchmark development, and AI model evaluation - Assignments will combine practical corporate finance expertise with structured research and analytical methodologies - Collaboration will take place across finance, corporate development, engineering, product, and research stakeholders - Role scope and research priorities may evolve according to project requirements - Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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