Description
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Corporate Development Analyst to join our team. As a Corporate Development Analyst, you will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities across all of SoFi's business units.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Corporate Development team, executive leadership, and business unit leads to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions aligned with the company's growth ambitions.
- Assist in the development of investment memos, presentations, and recommendations for the team to present to executive leadership and the Board.
- Contribute to and build detailed financial models, including bottoms-up long-term financial projections, and valuation analyses.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather information needed for due diligence, ensuring data is collected accurately and in a timely manner.
- Explore and research potential new partners or targets, as well as potential industry disruptions.
- Support ad-hoc projects across the organization, such as evaluating new business lines, product expansions, international market entries, divestitures, or expense management initiatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including target companies, industry experts, investment banks, and advisors.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, strategic finance, or a corporate development function.
- Strong analytical skills, experience performing financial, valuation, and quantitative data analyses, and familiarity with accounting and key operational metrics.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage time-sensitive projects.
- Collaborative working style with demonstrated ability to build strong inter-team and cross-functional relationships.
- Strong communication and presentation skills in financial environments.
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in FinTech, financial services, banking, or other closely related industries.
- Track record of contributing to full-cycle M&A or investment processes.
- Experience with financial research tools such as SNL, Bloomberg, and/or Factset.