Corporate Development Analyst

Corporate Development AnalystLocation: Sussex, WI, USIndustry: Financial ServicesWork Setting: Hybrid

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Are you passionate about financial analysis, valuation, and driving strategic business decisions through data-driven insights? We are seeking an analytical and intellectually curious finance professional who thrives in evaluating investment opportunities, developing complex financial models, and partnering with senior leaders to support strategic growth initiatives.
What You'll DoBuild sophisticated financial models and perform comprehensive valuation analyses using a variety of methodologies, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, precedent transaction, and other valuation techniques.Evaluate potential acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and strategic opportunities through rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis.Develop business cases, investment recommendations, and strategic assessments to support key decision-making initiatives.Prepare executive-level deliverables including financial models, presentations, reports, investment memoranda, and recommendation documents.Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, translating complex financial information into actionable business insights.Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities that support long-term growth and strategic objectives.Assist with transaction activities, including due diligence, financial analysis, negotiation support, and post-transaction integration planning.Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, emerging opportunities, and strategic risks.Monitor mergers, acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and broader market developments to provide comparative analysis and actionable intelligence.Support strategic planning initiatives through financial forecasting, scenario modeling, and business performance assessments.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative discipline.1-3 years of professional experience in investment banking, corporate finance, accounting, consulting, insurance, financial analysis, transaction advisory, or related fields.Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, valuation methodologies, and financial statement analysis.Demonstrated experience building financial models and conducting complex quantitative analyses.Ability to interpret financial data, market intelligence, and business information to develop strategic recommendations.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, actionable insights.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, partnerships, corporate development, or business strategy initiatives.Knowledge of financial services, insurance, banking, asset management, or related industries.Exposure to due diligence processes, transaction execution, and integration planning activities.Experience conducting market research, competitive intelligence, and industry trend analysis.Familiarity with business case development, capital allocation decisions, and investment evaluation.Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. xzbcwsv Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Key CompetenciesFinancial Modeling & ValuationCorporate Finance & AccountingStrategic Analysis & Business Case DevelopmentMergers & Acquisitions SupportMarket Research & Competitive IntelligenceExecutive Communication & PresentationQuantitative Analysis & Problem SolvingStakeholder Management & CollaborationStrategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen