The M&A Corporate Development Associate works to execute corporate development and acquisition activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of all aspects of the M&A process, including sourcing opportunities, evaluating acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, building financial models, and supporting transaction execution. As the M&A Corporate Development Associate, you will provide analytical and strategic support to help drive the continued growth of our fast-paced company. A-LIGN will depend on you as the M&A Corporate Development Associate to support acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and corporate development initiatives.
Reports to
Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis
Pay Classification
Full-Time, Exempt
Responsibilities
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Help manage the end-to-end M&A process, coordinating internal stakeholders, advisors, and external counterparties to keep deals on timeline
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Review confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and data rooms; synthesize findings into clear investment theses and recommendations
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Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, LBO/return analysis, and buyside and synergy cases to support deal evaluation
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Build and maintain the acquisition pipeline; proactively source and screen targets with A-LIGN senior leadership
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Lead relationships with investment bankers, brokers, and intermediaries to surface and track opportunities
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Lead and coordinate diligence workstreams, including financial, commercial, legal, technical, and HR diligence activities
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Prepare investment committee and board materials, including target overviews, deal memos, and recommendation decks
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Support negotiation, structuring, and execution activities, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and integration planning in partnership with deal counsel
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Maintain pipeline trackers, market maps, and competitive landscape analyses across A-LIGN’s core and adjacent markets
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Partner with corporate strategy on build-vs-buy analysis, new-service and new-market opportunity sizing, and post-close integration tracking
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business Administration, economics, or a related field
EXPERIENCE
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2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development
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Demonstrated exposure to M&A processes, including diligence, valuation, execution, and sourcing
SKILLS
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Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
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Excellent written and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations
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Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
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Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders under deadline pressure
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Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
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Excellent communication skills
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Thrives in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
Benefits
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Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
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Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
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EAP - Employee Assistance Program
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Pet Insurance
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401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
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Competitive Bonus Structure
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Home Office Reimbursement
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Certification Reimbursement
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Personalized Career Coaching
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Generous Paid Time Off
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Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
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Vacation Bonus
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Summer Hours
About A-LIGN
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.
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