Corporate Development Consultant

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On behalf of our partner network were recruiting a Corporate Development Consultant in New York.

Corporate Development Consultant - New York

Salary Range: $130000 - $170000 annually.

What youll be responsible for:

The selected candidate for the Corporate Development Consultant role will lead strategic growth initiatives evaluate and execute M&A transactions and build partnerships that accelerate the companys market position. You will translate corporate strategy into actionable deals and alliances. You will:

• Lead end-to-end M&A processes (target identification financial modeling due diligence valuation analysis deal structuring and integration planning)
• Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate acquisition targets partnership opportunities and strategic investments across the healthcare technology landscape
• Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence to identify white space opportunities and assess the strategic fit of potential transactions
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and refine corporate strategy evaluating build vs. buy decisions market entry strategies and portfolio optimization
• Manage relationships with external advisors (investment banks legal counsel consultants) and coordinate cross-functional deal teams
• Lead due diligence workstreams covering financial commercial operational and technical assessments of target companies

Youll be a strong match if you have:

• 3-5 years in consulting (MBB Big 4 or boutique firms) with exposure to healthcare life sciences or technology sectors
• Experience in corporate development M&A advisory investment banking or private equity with deal execution experience
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills i.e. you build DCF models perform comparable company analysis and assess deal economics
• The ability to manage complex ambiguous projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
• Exceptional analytical skills combined with strategic thinking i.e. you can zoom in on details and zoom out to see the bigger picture
• Executive presence and communication skills i.e. you can present deal recommendations to C-suite leaders and boards

How to apply:

• Step 1: Submit your application.
• Step 2: Youll receive an invite to join the NextStep platform.
• Step 3: Complete your profile on NextStep.

What happens next:

If your background is a strong match for this specific Corporate Development Consultant role well connect you with the hiring company. If this particular role isnt the right fit youll continue to receive similar corporate development M&A and strategic advisory opportunities from companies across our partner network that align with your expertise industry preferences and career goals.