Corporate Development Associate

Job Summary

Owning M&A deal execution from LOI through close, the full-time Corporate Development Associate will manage project coordination, due diligence leadership, and financial analysis while working both remotely and in-person at the Columbia, MO headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee deal execution and project management across multiple live deals, ensuring stakeholder alignment and diligence tracking
• Lead due diligence efforts by coordinating functional teams and synthesizing findings to escalate 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 roles
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using CRMs and data rooms for document management