Iconic (www.iconic.co) is a new studio company started by Expa that was designed to become a world-class advisory platform created to help business owners sell their companies faster, more efficiently, and to higher-quality buyers. Our team is small, but growing, and composed of experts and builders all possessing track records of starting and growing successful tech-enhanced companies. Iconic is backed by Expa, Oceans Ventures, and other strategic investors, and is revolutionizing the small business M&A industry.
We are hiring for an M&A Associate. The M&A Associate will be a vital member of the team working with mid-level and senior brokers on strategic assignments and assisting clients with the execution of the entire mergers and acquisitions process. This person will be helping to run M&A deals from start to finish, while working to make a significant impact on the lives of small business owners.
Responsibilities:
Assist the mid-level and senior brokers in the management and execution, from initiation to close, of mergers & acquisition transactions of companies originated by our internal team assigned to you. Your specific responsibilities will include:
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing strategic advice to maximize value.
Analyze company financials and determine enterprise value.
In collaboration with your team, assist in developing compelling marketing materials: teasers, Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), and pitch decks.
Work with our data engineers to identify a universe of potential buyers utilized to optimize the auction process.
Analyze offers and vet buyers to aid in the selection of the most suitable offer for our client.
Coordinate introductions between sellers and buyers and actively participate in negotiations.
Assist with the due diligence process, coordinating meetings with attorneys, CPAs, diligence teams, and principals providing input in deal structuring.
Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure seamless transaction execution.
Required Qualifications:
2 years minimum professional experience working in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or real estate sales.
4-year Bachelor’s degree.
Highly motivated, confident, professional, and coachable.
Advanced knowledge of business software (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Knowledge of financial modeling, corporate finance and accounting.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, especially business writing skills.
Able to handle multiple projects with competing priorities.
Strong work ethic.
Good judgment in confidential situations and ability to exercise discretion.
High degree of comfort and confidence interacting with senior executives.
Flexibility and willingness to work outside normal business hours, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with Capital IQ or PitchBook.
Relevant professional licenses: FINRA 79 or 7, and 63 or 65.
California Real Estate License.
This is a full-time position offering a base salary of $80,000 and performance-based incentives, with total on-target earnings (OTE) of $160,000 per year, plus early equity. Iconic offers full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. The M&A Associate role is based out of Southern California, with the expectation that this person will go into the West Hollywood office as necessary.