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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT (Textile Finance).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role & Responsibilities

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Consultants for its national M&A practice in Textile Finance, CA. This is an early-career, full-time consulting role that offers hands-on exposure across the M&A lifecycle: diligence, carve-out and integration planning, post-close execution, and sell-side advisory. You will work on cross-functional project teams that combine industry, operations, and technology expertise — including leveraging AI and analytics — to create measurable value for clients.

• Support operational and technology due diligence during transactions
• Participate in on-site diligence visits and cross-functional interviews
• Evaluate operating models and technology investments against industry benchmarks
• Prepare request lists, agendas, and diligence deliverables
• Help plan carve-outs, integrations, Day‑1 readiness and transition service agreements
• Contribute to post-close execution (SMO/IMO) and value-creation initiatives
• Apply AI and advanced analytics to accelerate insights and improve delivery efficiency
• Assist with statements of work and proposals for prospective engagements
• Help refine and scale Confidential Client’s M&A methodologies and delivery approaches

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What You’ll Bring

• Sharp analytical thinking and interest in solving complex business problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team-based delivery
• Ability to stay organized and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurriculars, or prior experience
• Curiosity about emerging technologies (including generative AI) and a commitment to thoughtful, bias-aware usage

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress with expected graduation between December 2026 and August 2027 (candidates must be on track to graduate within this window; graduation date will be verified)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future
• Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office prior to your start date (hybrid team model)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% (travel expenses covered by Confidential Client)
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into workflows, plus strong critical thinking to validate outputs

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Preferred Qualifications

• Majors such as Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or Supply Chain Management
• Internship or project experience in M&A, corporate strategy, operations, technology assessment, or analytics

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated base salary: $151,480 per year (estimated figure shown in source posting)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Textile Finance, CA (candidates must be within 50 miles of assigned office before start)
• This role requires up to 50% travel; travel costs are covered by Confidential Client

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please indicate this during outreach with Careertakes so we can assist.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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