Corporate Development Analyst (Senior Associate)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 96000 - 144000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Development Analyst to join our dynamic team within a leading private equity-backed professional services firm. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial analysis M&A execution and strategic project management and will play a critical role in supporting the firms growth initiatives including acquisitions partnerships and other strategic projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Market Analysis
- Independently conduct advanced market research and competitive analysis to identify acquisition targets and strategic opportunities.
- Synthesize complex industry data and trends into actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of long-term strategic plans and growth initiatives.
M&A and Investment Activities
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for potential acquisitions and investments including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
- Lead valuation analyses using multiple methodologies (DCF comparables precedent transactions) and present findings to senior team members.
- Coordinate and support comprehensive due diligence processes including liaising with cross-functional teams (legal finance operations HR) to gather and analyze relevant information.
- Draft and review investment memos and presentations for executive leadership and board review.
Project Management & Execution
- Manage multiple concurrent corporate development projects ensuring alignment with strategic goals timelines and deliverables.
- Track project progress proactively identify risks or bottlenecks and recommend solutions to ensure successful execution.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly and concisely to senior management and cross-functional teams.
Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
- Identify opportunities to improve processes tools and methodologies within the corporate development function.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing and professional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Business Economics or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- 24 years of experience in corporate development investment banking private equity or consulting preferably within professional services or knowledge-based industries.
- Strong financial modeling valuation and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with M&A due diligence and integration is highly desirable.
The base salary range for this position in the firms Chicago IL office only is between $96000 and $144000 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firms New York NY office only is between $103700 and $155500 per year.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Conflict Management
- Constant Contact
- Salesforce
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Grant Writing
- Child Protective Services
About Company
Today, Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, forward-looki ... View more
