# M&A Associate at Prosperity Partners

> United States · Junior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Andhcpa%3A5453198008 (read 2026-11-15).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Prosperity Partners](https://alderhq.app/companies/prosperity-partners)
- Location text: Chicago, Illinois, United States; Chicago, IL
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; Chicago, IL")
- Posted: 2026-10-14 (32 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://prosperityllc.com/careers/?gh_jid=5453198008

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $100k–$130k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Chicago, n 136): p25 $55k, median $90k, p75 $141k

## Description (the employer's text)

M&A Associate

Prosperity Partners ("Prosperity") is a Chicago-headquartered professional services firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, transaction advisory and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. With offices throughout the United States and private equity backing, Prosperity is seeking an energetic M&A professional to support our acquisition strategy, a critical component of our overall growth strategy. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, superb finance skills, an understanding of PE-backed M&A and excellent communication skills.

Why This Opportunity is Different:

- Participate in equity value appreciation through Prosperity's Employee Purpose Plan;
- Make a visible and measurable impact on firm growth, brand awareness, business development, and industry relationships;
- Gain exposure to a broad range of M&A and corporate development responsibilities working closely with firm leadership as part of a lean team;
- Title and level may be adjusted to a more senior position based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
Key Responsibilities:

- Support Prosperity through various stages of the acquisition process, including, but not limited to: sourcing and relationship building, evaluating targets, financial modeling, business diligence, managing third party diligence workstreams, and transaction execution activities;
- Build relationships with leadership at M&A targets, industry brokers and investment banks, and third-party diligence providers;
- Work directly with business owners and leaders to assess cultural and strategic fit;
- Own key aspects of diligence, including internal financial and business diligence, and managing third party diligence workstreams;
- Prepare acquisition proposals, IOIs and LOIs;
- Maintain diligence request lists and data rooms for live deals;
- Support transaction execution including purchase agreement review, working with our lenders for debt financing, and building and maintaining funds flow documents;
- Develop materials for Prosperity executive leadership and board of directors;
- Continuously improve your work, contribute to enhancing firm operations and culture, and uphold Prosperity’s core values.
Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree;
- 2 to 6 years of experience working in transaction advisory, financial due diligence, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development;
- Understanding of financial statements and due diligence analyses;
- Eagerness and desire for continuous learning and improvement;
- Flexibility and adaptability in driving M&A processes forward independently;
- Strong organizational and time management skills, able to handle multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously;
- Excellent social, verbal, and written communication skills;
- Track-record of quality work and meeting deadlines;
- Ability to balance a keen attention to detail while understanding big picture goals;
- Availability to work in Prosperity’s Chicago office at least 3 days per week;
- Preferred: advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial formulas, etc.);
- Preferred: experience with PE-backed platform acquisitions.
Prosperity Partners is a people-focused professional services business with a strong culture, talented professionals, and exceptional clients. We offer a dynamic environment, significant growth opportunities, equity participation, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. We are seeking a leader who combines financial rigor with strong interpersonal skills and who is excited to help shape the future of a rapidly growing national company.

Annual Salary Range

$100,000—$130,000 USD

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