Associate - ETS Capital

ETS Capital Associate Position

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE and Praxis tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities : PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide. Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

The Associate, ETS Capital will provide support for transactional investment activities across the business enterprise, with core activities including corporate strategy, competitive analysis, financial planning and investment management. The position will be part of the Corporate Development team and will work with Business Unit (BU) leadership and Finance to develop, support and execute strategies and actions that enhance growth opportunities and ensure long-term sustainable competitive advantage for the company and its business units via external strategic business partnerships, and investment transactions. The successful individual will have a key role in all aspects of Investment Transactions including deal sourcing, due-diligence, structuring, negotiations, legal documentation, transaction closing, portfolio Board of Director representation and financial exits / liquidations. Transactional Investment & Strategic Planning Activities will include both domestic USA and international / global regions.

Support the ETS Capital team (MD, Principals) with all M&A and equity investment deal processes including deal execution (market analysis, prospecting, deal sourcing, due diligence negotiations, legal documentation, financial modeling, financial advisory and valuation of strategic alternatives, risk assessment, scenario analyses, etc.), transaction closing and post-merger business integration

Track strategic business trends & market research, track key industry players, identify new market opportunities and lead thesis / strategy definition, help develop / track metrics for assessment of growth opportunities

Evaluate strategic opportunities and make recommendations to senior management concerning tactical plans / strategies (including risks) to implement new business growth activities

Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function

Required Experience :

Experience in Strategy Consulting, M&A and / or equity investment deals preferred

Transactional experience, including (i) M&A, convertible debt; minority and / or majority equity financings, (ii) Portfolio Board Director and Observer duties (iii) valuation & return on investment (ROI); (iv) M&A exits, liquidations and IPOs

Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal); Ability to manage conflicting deadlines

Critical thinker but with sense of urgency and bias for action; Strong convictions & emotional intelligence

Ability to critically analyze and process high volumes of information and adapt to changing demands all while managing priorities; Good listener who can glean value from differing viewpoints

Strong understanding of financial analysis and modeling and innovative problem-solving mentality

Good knowledge of business contracts and experience working with legal and finance professionals

Commitment to team-based environment and capable of working within cross functional / multi-functional matrix organization; Ability to mentor, lead and manage diverse cross-functional teams

Proven ability to manage priorities and maintain integrity in fast-paced challenging environment

Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills; ability to write and present effectively, instill trust and drive engagement

Knowledge of EdTech ecosystem / Education market preferred but not required

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or Science or any relevant quantitative subject

Strong proficiency in MS Office business applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc)

2+ years of professional work experience

Previous experience in one or more of the following : Strategy Consulting, M&A, Private Equity, or Venture Capital, Corporate Development / Business-Development or Strategic Marketing, is required

ETS is mission driven and action oriented. We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning. We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth! As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.