Paragon Trading Hiring! Part Time Corporate Development Manager - M-A Analyst - Deal Integration Manager in - Ricebowl

Role Description

These roles support acquisitions from initial screening through post-close integration. They work with business leaders, Finance, Legal, and external advisers to assess whether a deal fits the company’s strategy, identify risks before signing, and track whether the acquisition delivers its expected benefits.

The Corporate Development Manager maintains the acquisition pipeline, leads target evaluations, coordinates due diligence, and presents deal recommendations to leadership. The M&A Analyst researches targets and comparable transactions, builds valuation models, and tests how changes in assumptions affect expected returns. The Deal Integration Manager prepares teams for Day 1, coordinates integration across functions, and tracks milestones and expected benefits while minimising disruption to customers and employees.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in corporate development, M&A, transaction advisory, or post-merger integration relevant to the position.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, assess commercial risks, and communicate findings clearly to decision-makers.
• Proficiency in Excel and presentation tools for financial analysis, business cases, or integration reporting.
• For corporate development roles, experience evaluating acquisition targets, leading due diligence across functions, and preparing investment approval materials.
• For M&A analyst roles, experience with financial modelling, discounted cash flow, comparable company and transaction analysis, and sensitivity testing.
• For integration roles, experience planning Day 1 readiness, managing dependencies across teams, and measuring realised benefits against deal assumptions.
• Sound judgement when handling confidential information, managing transaction deadlines, and escalating issues that could affect deal value or business continuity.