Acquisition Identification Specialist

About the Role

MCI is a fast-growing tech-enabled business services company. As an Acquisition Identification Specialist, you will play a key role in identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets to support the company's expansion goals. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions, market research, and strategic outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research to discover acquisition opportunities that support MCI’s strategic objectives.
• Initiate contact with potential acquisition targets via phone and email to gather insights and gauge interest.
• Prepare concise, data-driven summary reports with recommendations for the CEO and M&A team.
• Maintain and update a pipeline of potential targets with accurate and current information.
• Support ongoing M&A initiatives and work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscapes to identify emerging opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in finance, business development, or M&A (internships or part-time roles are a plus).
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with a keen attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset.
• The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer.
• The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Must be willing to submit to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening (Does not apply in Canada).