Cisco Investments & Corporate Development Associate

Cisco; Indiana; Remote; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to drive market and transaction-related analyses. This full-time position involves sourcing investment opportunities and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative analysis and financial modeling, with relevant industry experience to contribute to Cisco's growth strategy.

Benefits

Dedicated paid time off to volunteer (80 hours/year)

Inclusive Communities for employee resource engagement

Qualifications

• 2+ years post undergraduate work as an analyst in investment banking or PE/VC.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated personal initiative and excellent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and propose investment opportunities.
• Develop detailed financial models and analyses.
• Design presentations for senior management.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Cisco Investments & Corporate Development Associate

Cisco Investments & Corporate Development Associate

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Base pay range

$126,100.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

The application window is expected to close on: June 17, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

Cisco Investments and Corporate Development Associates drive a variety of market and transaction-related analyses, working with managers and directors to build financial models, develop acquisition opportunities, source venture capital investments, and participate in corporate strategy.

Associates have exposure to several technologies within a team and have the opportunity to work on a range of projects.

Responsibilities:

You will source, screen and propose investment, partnerships and M&A opportunities.

You will work closely with Cisco Business Units to align strategy with partners and other key constituents.

You will drive detailed technology and market analyses of key sectors.

You will develop detailed financial models including projections, valuation, and investment return analyses.

You will design presentations for senior management related to acquisitions and investments.

You will perform business, financial, accounting, and customer due diligence

Meet the team

The Cisco Corporate Development team is responsible for driving Cisco's long-term growth strategy through venture capital investments and acquisitions. We aggressively source new opportunities, develop strategic perspectives on innovative market segments, execute on M&A transactions and actively manage VC investments. Cisco is looking to add extraordinary team members to grow its organization and support the company's continued growth.

Who You Are

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study.

2+ years post undergraduate work as an analyst at a top-tier investment bank, Private Equity/Venture Capital (PE/VC) firm with deal experience, consulting or financial services firm.

2+ years mergers and acquisitions experience.

2+ years’ experience with quantitative analysis including financial models.

Additional qualifications:

BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred.

Demonstrated personal initiative and excellent judgment.

Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate successfully in an unstructured, collaborative environment.

Natural curiosity to learn technologies, business models and industry trends.

Ambitious and able to independently source and execute transaction with minimal guidance.

Location can be remote (anywhere in the US). Work hours PST time zone.

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people . One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer— 80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Networking Products

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