M&A Analyst

About the role

UnitedHealth Group is hiring an M&A Analyst in Torrance, California, to support OptumCare in business combinations and strategic growth initiatives. The role covers the evaluation and execution of healthcare services mergers, acquisitions and partnership opportunities in the Western United States, working with colleagues in strategy, finance and operations. The position is hybrid, with three in-office days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for acquisitions, partnerships and strategic investments, including DCF models, precedent transaction analysis and comparable company benchmarks
• Analyze the financial and operational impact of potential transactions, including revenue and cost synergies, cash flow and capital requirements
• Support the full deal lifecycle: opportunity evaluation, due diligence, transaction structuring and closing
• Assist with due diligence, including data room review, data analysis and coordination with internal teams
• Take part in diligence meetings and management presentations with targets and external advisors such as investment bankers, lawyers and accountants
• Prepare investment memoranda, executive presentations and analytical materials for senior leadership and investment committees
• Screen and evaluate potential deals, track active and closed transactions and monitor prior investments
• Support ad hoc projects and deal management tools, and take on more responsibility over time

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Preferred: M&A experience from an investment bank, private equity firm, accounting firm, corporate development department or similar finance background
• Preferred: experience with M&A transactions, physician group acquisitions or adjacent managed care/care delivery experience
• Preferred: direct M&A transaction and valuation experience, and ability to build detailed financial and operational models
• Solid quantitative and analytical skills, and high energy in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment

Required skills

• Detailed knowledge of financial statements and valuation methodologies
• Working knowledge of standard accounting practices and statistical techniques
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Working knowledge of Copilot across M365 applications

What we offer

• Salary range of $72,800 to $130,000 annually for full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)