M&A Explained: From Interview to Daily Tasks

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Christine FengCorporate Development at

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Agenda

1. About Christine

2. What is M&A?

3. A Career in M&A

4. Q&A





About Christine

Work Experience• Corporate Development at Microsoft• Middle-market Private Equity at Rhone Capital• M&A Investment Banking at JPMorgan

Education• Harvard Business School

– General Management• Princeton University

– B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering– Certificate in Finance





What is M&A?

M&A Investment Banking• Advise clients on strategic initiatives related to M&A (e.g.

acquisition, divestiture, merger, spin-off, joint venture)• Key responsibilities:

– Financial / valuation analysis and deal structuring – Transaction monitoring– Marketing and presentation materials

• Sample employers: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley





What is M&A?

Corporate Development (In-house M&A)• Provide deal expertise and independence to company

executives to increase shareholder value through structured M&A transactions

• Key responsibilities: – Source deals– Valuation analysis and deal structuring– Monitoring due diligence and integration planning – Negotiation and execution of the transaction

• Sample employers: Microsoft, Google, Cisco, GE

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A Career in M&A

Ideal M&A Candidate • Strong financial analysis and valuation skills• Self-motivated, self-starter• Attention to detail• Ability to work effectively in a demanding and fast-paced

environment• Executive presence

Preparing for the Interview• Demonstrated interest in the role / company / sector • Demonstrated financial knowledge and ability to discuss

valuation methodologies• Ability to discuss various deal considerations




A Career in M&A

Career Path• Many M&A professionals have experience working for an

investment bank• Corporate Development teams often look for candidates with

prior M&A experience• Many potential career options (e.g. build a career in M&A

advisory or Corp Dev, transition to a business development or product role within a company, transition to a finance role, entrepreneurship)




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Questions & Answers




Questions & Answers

Question 1:

What are the main differences between your roles at Microsoft and JP Morgan?

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Question 2:

Did you meet any gender-specific difficulties working in the M&A sector?




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Question 3:

What are your tips in getting into private equity/M&A for someone with minimal experience?




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Question 4:

How technical are the M&A jobs? What skills do these professionals develop?




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Question 5:

As a first-year associate, do you interact directly with clients?




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Question 6:

Is extensive travel required for an M&A role?




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Question 7:

What professional organizations do you belong to? What kinds of resources do you suggest for professional development?


