Corporate Development Associate

Overview

This role supports evaluation and execution of acquisitions, strategic investments, partnerships, and other growth initiatives. You will work 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 support 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: starting base salary between $85,300 and $152,790. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. Compensation may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Canada-based roles: starting base salary between $77,250 and $113,300. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. Compensation may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

U.S.-based or Canada-based roles (salary ranges vary by location).

Additional Information

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