Estée Lauder Companies M&A Analyst
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $63,300–92,250/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
M&A Analyst position at Estée Lauder Companies in New York—support strategic acquisitions and investment opportunities in luxury beauty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct proactive research to identify potential acquisition and investment opportunities aligned with corporate strategy
- Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging growth areas within the luxury beauty and consumer goods sectors
- Maintain and update target pipelines and screening databases
- Develop detailed financial models including business plan development, valuation analyses, scenario modeling, and return assessments
- Evaluate strategic fit, competitive positioning, risk factors, and integration considerations
- Draft high-quality presentations and briefing materials for Executive Leadership Team and key stakeholders
- Synthesize complex analyses into clear, concise insights and recommendations for decision makers
- Support due diligence processes, including data analysis and coordination with cross-functional partners
- Assist in development of transaction materials, data rooms, and internal documentation
- Track key milestones and deliverables throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Provide ad-hoc analytical and operational support during execution phases
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Marketing, or related field
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities with ability to build clear, defensible business cases
- Demonstrated attention to detail with ability to drive high-quality work products independently
- Experience conducting consumer, market, and competitive research and translating findings into actionable insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort engaging senior-level leadership
- Ability to present complex analyses clearly to key decision makers
- Experience or exposure to private equity, investment banking, or corporate strategy
- Familiarity with consumer goods, retail, or branded products sectors preferred
Skills
Experience
1-3 years of professional experience, ideally in private equity, investment banking, or corporate strategy with exposure to consumer goods, retail, or branded products
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Marketing, or a related field
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 63,300 to USD 92,250 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and participation in a highly competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results
About Cerulean
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