Analyst Corporate Development & Strategy

Kuvare Holdings; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare is seeking a Corporate Development & Strategy Analyst to support capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic analysis. You will gain hands-on experience in transaction execution with exposure to senior leadership.

The role offers visibility into the company's operations, with responsibilities spanning financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic market assessments. A 1–3 year background in finance or corporate development is preferred; strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field.
• 1–2 years of investment banking or 2–3 years in corporate development/transaction advisory.
• Strong modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments.
• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, comps, precedent) and assist due diligence.
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for executive leadership and Board.
• Coordinate with external advisors and accountants.
• Support strategic initiatives, long-range planning, and market assessments.
• Create executive presentations and post-transaction integration tracking.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel & PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

AI in role

Job description

About Kuvare

Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers’ retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service.

About Kuvare

Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers’ retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service.

Kuvare Family Of Companies

Retail Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions:

• United Life Insurance Company
• Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company
• Lincoln Benefit Life

Institutional Insurance

• Kuvare Life Re

Bespoke Insurance Solutions

• Ignite Partners

About The Role

The Corporate Development & Strategy Analyst will support key corporate initiatives, including capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic analysis. This role provides hands‑on experience in transaction execution, direct exposure to senior leadership, and broad insight into the organization’s business operations.

What You’ll Do

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Capital Raising and M&A

• Support the evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments
• Build and maintain financial models, including DCFs, comparable company analyses, and precedent transaction analyses
• Assist with financial, operational, and strategic due diligence
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Coordinate with external advisors, including investment banks, consultants, legal counsel, and accounting firms

Strategy & Business Analysis

• Support enterprise strategic initiatives, long range planning, and market assessments
• Analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities
• Partner with business units to evaluate organic growth initiatives and develop business cases
• Develop clear, data driven insights to inform executive level decision making
• Assess potential strategic investments and new business incubations

Executive & Other Support

• Create high quality executive presentations and analyses
• Support post transaction tracking and integration efforts, as applicable
• Assist with special projects related to corporate strategy, performance improvement, and transformation initiatives

Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 1–2 years of investment banking experience or 2–3 years of experience in corporate development, strategic finance, transaction advisory, or related roles
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Preferred

• Prior exposure to capital raising and M&A transactions
• Experience preparing materials for senior executives or investment committees
• Familiarity with market research, competitive analysis, or data visualization tools
• Experience leveraging AI in role

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking and sound judgement
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with an ownership mindset
• Intellectual curiosity and strong business judgment
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable interfacing with senior leadership

Physical Demands

• Normal office working environment
• Occasional travel and being able to work weekends to meet deadlines
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to type / perform data entry
• Ability to read from a computer screen and paper reports
• Express ideas and otherwise communicate with the spoken word