Corporate Development Associate

Job Summary

Owning M&A deal execution from LOI through close, the full-time Corporate Development Associate will manage project workflows, lead due diligence efforts, conduct financial analysis, and support transaction documentation both remotely and in-person at the Columbia, MO headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project management and execution of M&A deals, ensuring alignment among stakeholders from LOI through close
• Oversee due diligence processes, including building checklists and coordinating functional teams to synthesize findings and escalate risks
• Conduct financial analysis and develop deal models to support valuation and key deal economics while managing data room requests and documentation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
• At least 4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or related deal execution roles
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience with project management and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Proficient in using CRMs and document management systems