Senior Investment Financial Analyst (M&A Focus)
Location: Texas (Remote) or EST/CST locations
Reports To: CFO / Director of Strategic Growth
Department: Finance / Strategic Growth
Position Summary
Our client, a private equity–backed wealth management firm, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Investment Financial Analyst to join their Finance / Strategic Growth team. This role is ideal for someone with strong financial modeling expertise and a passion for driving both organic and M&A-driven growth in a fast-paced environment.
The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights, support acquisition diligence, and help scale the business during a period of rapid expansion. This position offers direct visibility with executives, investors, and the Board—a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at one of the most dynamic wealth management platforms in the country.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Planning & Analysis
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Build and maintain annual budgets, multi-year forecasts, and scenario models to assess growth and profitability.
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Evaluate the impact of AUM growth, client flows, and strategic initiatives on EBITDA, cash flow, and leverage.
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M&A and Inorganic Growth Support
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Partner with Finance and Corporate Development to evaluate acquisitions, advisor lift-outs, and tuck-ins.
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Develop financial models to quantify synergies, integration costs, and long-term return profiles.
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Support due diligence and deal execution alongside leadership and investors.
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Performance & Profitability Analysis
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Track and analyze advisor productivity, client acquisition costs, and revenue per AUM to identify trends and growth opportunities.
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Provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability, optimize compensation structures, and enhance ROI on strategic initiatives.
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Board & Investor Materials
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Prepare financial reporting packages, Board decks, and private equity updates.
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Summarize performance, risks, and opportunities in clear, executive-ready presentations.
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Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
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3 + years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity–backed portfolio companies.
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Proven expertise in advanced financial modeling (valuation, synergy modeling, scenario analysis).
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Strong grasp of corporate finance and accounting fundamentals, with ability to connect P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Advanced Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint proficiency required. Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and wealth management platforms (Redtail, Orion, Salesforce, Black Diamond) a plus.
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.