Associate, Corporate Development

Weld North Education (now Imagine Learning); New York (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Maternity and family benefits

Travel opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Work from home

Job summary

Imagine Learning, a remote-friendly education technology company in the United States, seeks a Corporate Development Associate to support acquisitions and strategic projects as part of our leadership team. You will help screen targets, run financial analyses, and draft board materials while collaborating with Legal, Finance, and business-unit leaders.

You’ll build and maintain financial models, perform market sizing, and present actionable recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in the education industry.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, including strong command of accounting and M&A concepts, and the ability to create complete financial models in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills with strong time management skills and self-motivation.
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end M&A execution, including target screening, financial and market diligence, valuation analysis, and drafting of deal memos and board materials.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisition targets and strategic investments.
• Conduct market sizing and competitive landscape research across the education industry to inform corporate strategy and target prioritization.
• Analyze target company financials and operating data to identify risks, synergies, and integration considerations, and summarize findings for senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and business unit leaders to support deal structuring, due diligence workstreams, and closing processes, including funds flow and post-close integration planning.
• Prepare board- and executive-ready presentations and memos that translate financial and market analysis into clear strategic recommendations.
• Manage deal pipelines and diligence trackers, ensuring timelines, workstreams, and deliverables stay on schedule across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor competitor activity, M&A trends, and industry developments to maintain a current view of the competitive landscape.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Accounting knowledge

M&A concepts

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning, we Empower Potential - in students, educators, and each other. As the leading provider of digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions, we’re committed to igniting learning breakthroughs that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Every day, our team designs innovative tools that help educators personalize instruction and engage students in meaningful ways. We’re shaping the future of learning through our Curriculum-Informed AI™ approach - technology that understands instructional context, respects educator judgment, and transforms how teachers personalize learning at scale to unlock each student’s potential. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible and transforming education.

That same spirit of innovation and purpose drives our team culture. At Imagine Learning, you’ll find opportunities for meaningful work, continuous growth, and connection with passionate colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. We celebrate collaboration, embrace change, and believe in lifelong learning - for our students and ourselves.

As a remote-friendly company, Imagine Learning offers flexible work arrangements across the U.S. and internationally. Most of our U.S.-based employees work from home or on a hybrid schedule at one of our office locations in Tempe, AZ (HQ), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Corporate Development Associate is involved with all facets of the M&A diligence and transaction process, including developing research reports relating to acquisitions and strategic projects and interacting with bankers and founders.

Position Information

This is a regular, full-time position, reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer and CFO.

Compensation

Base pay is anticipated to be between $129,000 and $150,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location

In this US-based position your location will be remote. Candidates residing in the Northeastern US are preferred.

Travel

You can also expect up to approximately 30% travel, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Support end-to-end M&A execution, including target screening, financial and market diligence, valuation analysis, and drafting of deal memos and board materials.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisition targets and strategic investments.
• Conduct market sizing and competitive landscape research across the education industry to inform corporate strategy and target prioritization.
• Analyze target company financials and operating data to identify risks, synergies, and integration considerations, and summarize findings for senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and business unit leaders to support deal structuring, due diligence workstreams, and closing processes, including funds flow and post-close integration planning.
• Prepare board- and executive-ready presentations and memos that translate financial and market analysis into clear strategic recommendations.
• Manage deal pipelines and diligence trackers, ensuring timelines, workstreams, and deliverables stay on schedule across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor competitor activity, M&A trends, and industry developments to maintain a current view of the competitive landscape.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years (2-6 years preferred) of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development roles; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in the education industry.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, including a strong command of accounting and M&A concepts, and the ability to create complete financial models in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills with strong time management skills and self-motivation.
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint with strong attention to detail

At Imagine Learning, we believe our work is strongest when people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming workplace where employees can learn from one another, grow together, and build educational experiences that reflect the world of our learners.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.