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 while working both remotely and in-person at the corporate headquarters in Columbia, MO.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee deal execution and project management across multiple live deals, ensuring stakeholder alignment and diligence tracking
• Lead due diligence efforts, including managing checklists and coordinating functional diligence across various departments
• Conduct financial analysis and underwriting to support valuation and develop deal models, while managing data room requests 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 analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple moving pieces in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with CRMs and document management systems, such as HubSpot