Analyst - Mergers and Acquisitions

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EyeCare Partners (ECP) is dedicated to being the provider of choice for vision care patients. With a network of more than 550 full-scope medical optometry and ophthalmology practices across 18 states, we are the largest vertically integrated medical vision services provider in the US and continue to grow. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, ECP offers patients end-to-end services covering medical optometry, ophthalmology and sub-specialties, and vision correction products. Our service-oriented team provides an integrated network of services to cover the entire lifecycle of a patient's eye care needs, allowing our doctors and their teams to do what they do best – care for our patients. For more information visit eyecare-partners.com.

ECP is backed by Partners Group, one of the largest private markets investment managers in the world.

Analyst – Mergers and Acquisitions

EyeCare Partners is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to join as an Analyst on our growing Mergers and Acquisitions team.  EyeCare Partners (“ECP”) is the nation’s leading vertically integrated provider of Optometry and Ophthalmology services and is backed by one of the world’s largest private equity funds (Partners Group; a $90B+ AUM private equity firm based in Europe and the US). Individuals should possess a strong analytical base coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our fast-paced work environment rewards energetic, self-directed professionals who are eager to learn.

Summary:

The Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the full lifecycle management of all acquisition transactions, including: pipeline management, market analytics, valuation and investment analysis of potential acquisitions, creation of investment memorandums and supporting documentation and all aspects of deal due diligence.

Additionally, this role will support preparation and post-close assistance of integration workstreams. M&A represents a fundamental core competency of ECP’s growth strategy and the Company’s planned trajectory includes meaningful annual acquisition targets to achieve. The ECP M&A team provides an excellent “learn by doing” opportunity, closing anywhere from 20-40 transactions per year historically (in which the Analyst role plays a key part in both leading and executing).

Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in and lead aspects of transactions
  • Manage the deal pipeline by researching industry dynamics, identifying and screening potential acquisitions, and tracking potential targets
  • Assesses transaction opportunities through extensive analyses and develop acquisition business cases
  • Lead cultivation of acquisition targets within served and adjacent markets
  • Prepare financial, qualitative and valuation analyses, including: forecasts, cash flows, financial models, and other ad hoc financial analyses related to acquisition activities
  • Develop and maintain complex financial valuation models for potential deals
  • Support the internal/external due diligence process by managing interactions with all intermediaries (banker, broker, internal stakeholders, 3rd party advisors, etc.) involvement in potential and actual deals
  • Maintain tracking and documentation for deals and support preparation of internal communications on investment
  • Support the post-merger implementation/integration process with a dozen-plus internal business groups

 Requirements:

  • Zero to three years of experience in a finance or business background, particularly transaction execution experience in corporate development, investment banking, or accounting advisory
  • BS/BA in in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
  • Strong finance/accounting and analytical skills
  • Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Understanding of foundational valuation methodologies and terminology
  • Ability to handle multiple, complex and competing priorities and projects
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and make appropriate, independent decisions in a timely manner
  • Must possess strong initiative and take ultimate ownership of work
  • Solid work ethic and the ability to work through sensitive financial topics with business owners
  • A strong desire to succeed coupled with high ethical standards
  • Ability to travel as needed

THE COMPANY

EyeCare Partners (ECP) is the largest vertically integrated medical vision services provider in the US. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, ECP has an extensive network of full-scope medical optometry and ophthalmology practices, with over 450 locations across 16 states throughout the US. ECP employs over more than 500 optometrists and 85 ophthalmologists who, together with over a 4,400 member experienced clinic staff, offer patients end-to-end services covering medical optometry, ophthalmology and sub-specialties, and vision correction products. EyeCare Partners's model provides an integrated network of medical and support services that cover the entire lifecycle of a patient's eye care needs, which results in increased patient and physician satisfaction and retention.

The company is backed by Partners Group, one of the largest private markets investment managers in the world, since the first quarter of 2020. Visit http://www.eyecare-partners.com to learn more.

The company is backed by a leading middle-market private equity firm which invested in the company in April 2015.

EyeCare Partners acquires successful independent primary eye care practices, located in urban and outlying rural markets.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We strive to make our career opportunities accessible to all applicants. EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600.

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