The Director, M&A Analytics is a senior leader in our M&A Analytics practice who oversees a portfolio of M&A consulting engagements for private equity sponsors and investment banking clients.
Day-to-day, the Director reviews critical client deliverables, champions AI and Blue Ops' proprietary analytics tools to sharpen delivery, and serves as a trusted advisor to PE deal teams, investment bankers, and portfolio company finance leaders.
Beyond engagement work, this role is central to building the next generation of Blue Ops talent, mentoring Managers and Senior Managers, shaping career paths, and modeling the technical excellence and client orientation that define our brand.
This is a player-coach role for someone who has built credibility in the market and now wants a platform to multiply their impact through the people they develop.

10–13 years of progressive experience in transaction advisory services, financial due diligence, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
Bachelor’s Degree Required
emphasis in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred, MBA or CFA a plus.
Experience leading M&A consulting projects for private equity sponsors and/or investment banks in an analytics, QoE, or management consulting capacity.
Demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing high-performing professionals — investing in career growth, modeling client excellence, and building the next layer of leadership beneath you.
Expert-level financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and advanced Excel fluency; exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, or SQL a plus.
Experience leading and developing teams across multiple concurrent engagements, with a passion for coaching, career development, and growing professionals into senior leaders.

Health · Medical insurance: three HealthPartners High Deductible Health Plan options paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental insurance: Principal PPO plan with 100% in-network preventive care
Vision insurance: Principal / VSP PPO plan
Retirement plan: 3% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution (eligible after 6 months of employment)
Health Savings Account (HSA) paired with medical plan enrollment
Professional development reimbursement (eligible after 6 months) and complimentary Datacamp access for all employees
Tuition reimbursement for approved advanced degrees aligned with the company’s mission
Employee referral bonus program ($2,500 per successful referral)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage ($50,000 each)
Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance
3 weeks of paid time off per calendar year
8 paid company holidays
Summer Fridays: early release at noon between Memorial Day and Labor Day (subject to workload and client deliverables)
Work From Anywhere: the week of Thanksgiving, the week between Christmas and New Year’s, plus one additional flexible week per year

Director M&A

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