M&A Analyst

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Chicago, IL
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Cannabis • Retail • Pharmaceutical
We are growing green for good and championing everyone's journey to well-being.
The Role
The M&A Analyst will assess acquisition and investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and prepare financial presentations for executives. They will manage portfolio investments, analyze industry data, and support operational models while collaborating with company leadership. The role demands strong financial modeling, communication, and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.
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The Role 

We are looking for a dynamic M&A Analyst to join our incredible Corporate Development team. As our Analyst you will support the assessment, modeling, and execution of investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships in the cannabis space. The goal of the Corporate Development team is to identify accretive opportunities that create value for the Company's shareholders and represent prudent allocation of capital, all while being able to adjust and pivot in real-time to the ever-changing demands and landscape of the global cannabis industry. The Analyst will gather relevant data, build, and support operational models, and engage in active dialogue with the Company's executives and founders. Additional responsibilities include overseeing and managing current portfolio investments, and monitoring and sharing key trends in the industry, capital markets, and our peer universe.

This is a hybrid role and requires in office work 1-2 days per week at our Chicago HQ office. 

Responsibilities 

  • Assess acquisition and investment opportunities and provide go / no-go recommendation to executives 
  • Lead the financial and business due diligence process required for potential investments 
  • Prepare summary presentations and written materials to executive leadership with supporting data on financial health and risks 
  • Assist in the execution of legal agreements, including coordination with all internal and external parties 
  • Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to obtain attractive returns for shareholders 
  • Consolidate and analyze financial data and reports issued by Company peers 
  • Perform industry data analysis to summarize and structure competitive intelligence in the cannabis industry 
  • Interact directly with management teams and advisors 
  • Assist with quarterly investor and board updates and presentations 
  • Manage summary analytics and reporting on company’s portfolio of investments and ventures 
  • Drive process improvement for the team 

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other quantitative degree 
  • 2+ years of experience in a financial analyst position within corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or principal investment (hedge fund) 
  • Superior skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
  • Strong financial modeling skills 
  • Strong communication, analytical, data organization and interpretation skills 
  • Willingness to hustle; we operate at a fast pace and we expect team members to keep up 
  • Proven ability to multi-task, and produce quality work within tight deadlines 
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness 
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment 
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking 
  • Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information 
  • Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb 
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirt and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the cannabis industry and the laws. 

Additional Requirements 

  • Must pass any and all required background checks  
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry  
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 


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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
4,800 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

We are a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer. Our mission is to promote well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities in which we serve. Established in 2014, Green Thumb employs over 4,800 people and serves thousands of patients and customers each year.

Green Thumb manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded cannabis products including RYTHM, Dogwalkers, Beboe, Good Green, incredibles, Doctor Solomon’s, &Shine, and owns and operates rapidly growing national retail cannabis stores called RISE.

Why Work With Us

Cannabis is a rapidly growing industry. It's the Great American Growth story, and it is much more than revenue numbers. It's a story about people first. From our commitment to helping right the wrongs caused by the War on Drugs to our passionate team members, people and their well-being are at the core of everything we do at Green Thumb.

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Green Thumb Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago, IL
Green Thumb is located in River North, a short walk from the Chicago Brown Line, near the Ohio expressway entrance, and close to many major bus routes. Or Green Thumb may be a living room or home office! HQ remains open, giving our teammates options to choose what suits each individual & team best.

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