Corporate Development Associate

Job Summary

The full-time Corporate Development Associate (M&A) will manage M&A deal execution from LOI through close, including project management, due diligence leadership, and financial analysis, while working in a hybrid environment based in Columbia, MO.

Key responsibilities

• Own deal execution and project management across multiple live deals, ensuring stakeholder alignment from LOI through close
• Lead diligence efforts by building checklists, coordinating functional diligence, and synthesizing findings while escalating risks
• Conduct financial analysis and underwriting to support valuation and develop deal models, ensuring timely data room management and transaction 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 and diligence synthesis skills, with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with project management and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Proactive and self-directed, with an ownership mindset and strong communication skills