M&A Origination Analyst

Job overview

The M&A Origination Analyst is a full-time, onsite position in Des Plaines, IL. The posting states target compensation of $75,000 per year. The analyst reports to the Vice President of Corporate Development at Culligan International. The role builds and qualifies a pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities through high-volume outreach to business owners and founders. It supports corporate development by identifying target companies, conducting initial screening, tracking outreach, and handing qualified prospects to senior corporate development professionals or investment analysts.

What you'll do

• Build target-company lists using business databases and targeting tools
• conduct outbound campaigns through email, LinkedIn, and cold calls
• hold introductory screening calls to assess interest, strategic fit, and high-level operating metrics
• track outreach, notes, and pipeline stages in the CRM
• and transition qualified founders to senior corporate development professionals or investment analysts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

m&a origination analyst

mergers and acquisitions

corporate development

lead generation

outbound sourcing

cold outreach

crm

full-time

des plaines il

culligan international

$75k target compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and 401(k).

Why this role

The posting describes a hands-on, high-volume sourcing role focused on initial outreach and qualification.

About the employer

Culligan International is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.