Corporate Development Associate

Overview

The organization is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, strategic investments, partnerships, and other growth initiatives. This role works closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, conduct financial and strategic analyses, perform due diligence, and support transaction execution.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities through financial, strategic, and operational analysis
• Build financial models, including valuation, DCF, accretion/dilution, IRR, and scenario analyses to support investment recommendations
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and target identification to support corporate development strategy and pipeline development
• Prepare executive presentations, investment memoranda, and business cases for senior leadership and decision-making forums
• Coordinate and support due diligence efforts across finance, legal, product, technology, security, and other functional teams
• Manage transaction workstreams, data rooms, information requests, and project timelines throughout the deal process
• Support transaction execution from initial evaluation through signing and closing
• Assist with post-close integration planning and transition activities to ensure successful realization of deal objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Strategic Finance, Consulting, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and investment recommendations
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, business judgment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic investments, or corporate development initiatives
• Familiarity with software, SaaS, subscription-based business models, and key operating metrics
• Experience using Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet, or similar market intelligence platforms
• Proficiency leveraging AI-enabled tools and workflows to enhance financial analysis, market research, target screening, due diligence, and presentation development
• Experience using generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) to improve analytical productivity, synthesize large data sets, automate research workflows, and generate actionable business insights
• CFA or progress toward a professional designation

Compensation & Benefits

Salary transparency:

• U.S.-based roles: expected starting base salary between $85,300 and $152,790 (offers based on experience and geographic location; may exceed this range)
• Canada-based roles: expected starting base salary between $77,250 and $113,300 (offers based on experience and geographic location; may exceed this range)

In addition to base salaries, the compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

U.S. and Canada based roles.

Additional Information

• This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic, consistent with applicable law. The employer also considers for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.