Description
We are seeking a Corporate Development Associate to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with business unit leaders and product managers to assess growth opportunities and collaborate with the Corporate Strategy team on critical initiatives. You will partner with internal collaborators to develop strategic investment themes, identify product gaps, evaluate build, partner, or buy options, and conduct rigorous competitive, valuation, and financial analyses. Additionally, you will coordinate M&A activities, develop a deep understanding of new customer segments, industry trends, and emerging companies, and build relationships with industry specialists.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with internal collaborators to develop strategic investment themes and assess potential acquisition and investment opportunities
- Identify product gaps, evaluate build, partner, or buy options, and collaborate on target selection
- Conduct rigorous competitive, valuation, and financial analyses to inform strategic decisions
- Coordinate M&A activities, including due diligence, data room management, internal approvals, and collaborator updates, and support integration planning and handoffs
- Develop a deep understanding of new customer segments, industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging companies
- Build relationships with industry specialists to bring external perspectives on market trends and opportunities
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 - June 2028
- Excellent quantitative and financial modeling skills, including valuation, and a strong understanding of core accounting and finance concepts and acquisition and investment processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders across organizational levels and teams
- Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives, building alignment, and delivering results
- Strong external communication and relationship management skills
- Familiarity with software development and architecture is a plus
- Familiarity with the legal aspects of acquisitions and investments is a plus