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The Investment Analyst will support investment executions, M&A transactions, and strategic partnerships, conducting research, financial modeling, and due diligence.
About Appier
Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native Agentic AI as a Service (AssA) company that empowers businesses to create value through cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Founded in 2012 with the vision of “Making AI Easy by Making Software Intelligent,” Appier helps businesses turn AI into ROI through its Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud—each powered by Agentic AI that enables autonomous, adaptive, and real-time decision-making. Today, Appier operates 17 offices across APAC, the US, and EMEA, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Learn more at www.appier.com.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and Investment Analyst to join our growing Corp Dev team. In this role, you will support the execution of investments, M&A transactions, and strategic partnerships. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and senior leadership to identify opportunities, evaluate targets, and drive strategic initiatives aligned with the company’s growth strategy. This will be a remote role with some traveling required. Ideal location, San Francisco, New York, Seattle.
Key Responsibilities
- Deal Sourcing & Research
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry mapping to identify investment and M&A opportunities.
- Track sector trends and provide regular strategic insights.
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Build and maintain financial models for investment targets and M&A opportunities.
- Perform valuation analyses using DCF, precedent transactions, trading comps, and other methodologies.
- Due Diligence & Deal Execution
- Support due diligence processes across financial, commercial, legal, and technical areas.
- Assist in preparing internal investment memos, presentations, and board materials.
- Liaise with external advisors (e.g., bankers, lawyers, consultants) during deal execution.
- Strategic Planning & Integration
- Work cross-functionally with product, finance, legal, and operations teams on strategic initiatives.
- Support integration planning and tracking post-close KPIs for acquired companies.
- Pipeline & Process Management
- Maintain the M&A and investment opportunity pipeline.
- Support internal reporting and tracking of strategic initiatives.
- 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development, or a related field.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools; familiarity with CapIQ, PitchBook, or similar platforms a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly.
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for technology, M&A, and strategic growth.
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Top Skills
Capiq
Excel
Pitchbook
PowerPoint
Appier San Francisco, California, USA Office
180 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94104
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