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 coordinate transaction documentation and integration planning, with responsibilities performed both remotely and in-person at the Columbia, MO headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage deal execution and project workflows across multiple live deals, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely delivery from LOI through close
• Lead due diligence efforts by coordinating functional teams, managing checklists, and synthesizing findings while escalating risks as necessary
• Conduct financial analysis and underwriting to support valuation and deal economics, while developing and maintaining 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 similar roles with strong financial and project management skills
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and comfortable with CRMs and document management systems
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial modeling and diligence synthesis
• Proactive and self-directed with an ownership mindset, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment