Corporate Development & Strategic Investments Associate
Job Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
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Job Summary
GARNEY
A Corporate Development & Strategic InvestmentsAssociate position is available at Garney. The Corporate Development & Strategic InvestmentsAssociate supports the companys strategic growth and capital activities. This role will work across corporate mergers & acquisitions (M&A) venture and growth investments equity and debt financing for public-private-partnerships (P3) and private development financing projects.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Work directly with senior leadership to support the evaluation and execution of transactions including acquisitions minority operating and passive investments and strategic partnerships.
- Build and maintain financial models across transaction types including valuation accretion/dilution synergy quantification and entry-multiple sensitivity analysis; underwrite expected return profiles (IRR MOIC) and downside scenarios for all investment opportunities
- Coordinate financial commercial legal and operational due diligence workstreams across internal teams and external advisors
- Prepare Investment Committee memoranda deal summaries and executive presentations supporting decision-making
- Evaluate private investment opportunities across venture capital growth equity infrastructure-adjacent and strategic platforms across M&A IPO and secondary exit pathways
- Monitor active investments and prepare quarterly portfolio reporting on performance risks and value-creation initiatives; engage with portfolio company management to track performance against investment thesis
- Support development evaluation and funding of P3 and privately financed projects; build and maintain project finance models incorporating construction draws debt service (DSCR LLCR) and capital structure scenarios; assess equity mezzanine and debt structures
- Support post-close integration planning and participate in value creation workstreams alongside operations leadership
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or a related field
- 25 years of relevant experience in investment banking private equity corporate development or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting deal execution across M&A investments or financings
- Strong financial modeling skills including valuation methodologies (DCF comparable companies precedent transactions) return analysis (IRR MOIC) and scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Familiarity with capital structures including equity mezzanine and debt; exposure to project finance concepts (DSCR LLCR) is a plus
- Experience in M&A leveraged finance or infrastructure/project finance
- Experience in construction infrastructure or project-based industries is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear concise materials for executive and Investment Committee audiences
- Sound analytical judgment with the ability to develop a well-reasoned investment recommendation
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
- High degree of discretion in handling confidential financial and business information
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial work product
LETS TALK THE PERKS!
- Free medical prescription dental and vision plans ($0 premiums)
- Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
- Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
- 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
- Student loan resources
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
- Free life insurance and disability policy
- Free access to healthcare coordinators
- Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
- Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
- Free programs assisting with weight loss maternity health prescriptions for chronic conditions and more
- 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store
CONTACT US
If you are interested in the Corporate Development & Strategic InvestmentsAssociate position please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney visit.
If you have questions or would like more information please email and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.
Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening drug-free workplace.
Agency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed Garney Agreement authorized by the Executive Team to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of such cases Garney will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.
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