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, and conduct financial analysis while working both remotely and onsite in Columbia, MO.

Key responsibilities

• Manage deal execution and project management across multiple live deals, ensuring stakeholder alignment from LOI through close
• Lead due diligence efforts, including building checklists and coordinating functional diligence across various departments
• Conduct financial analysis and underwriting to support valuation and key deal economics, developing and maintaining deal models

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field preferred
• At least 4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or similar roles
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and familiarity with CRMs and document management systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Analytical skills with a focus on financial modeling and diligence synthesis