Corporate Development Associate

Job Summary

The full-time salaried Corporate Development Associate (M&A) will manage M&A deal execution from LOI through close, including project management, due diligence leadership, financial analysis, and transaction documentation, while working in-person at the corporate headquarters 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 coordinating functional teams, managing checklists, and synthesizing findings while escalating risks
• Conduct financial analysis and underwriting to support valuation and develop deal models and investment committee materials

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 Excel/Google Sheets skills and familiarity with CRMs and data room management
• Proven analytical skills with a focus on financial modeling and diligence synthesis
• Execution-oriented with strong project management capabilities and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments