Corporate Development Analyst

Career Launch AI; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fortune 500 technology company is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to support M&A sourcing and transaction evaluation. The role includes building financial models, conducting market research, and assisting with strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This is an entry-level position with a focus on work-life balance in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and valuation methods.
• Experience in investment banking, consulting, or financial planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating acquisition opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Build detailed financial and valuation models.
• Conduct market mapping and competitive research.
• Assist with deal structuring and integration planning.
• Prepare materials for executive leadership and the Board.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of accounting

Valuation knowledge

Corporate strategy insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Econ, Business, Engineering, or similar

Job description

Corporate Development Analyst (Entry-Level) – Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: San Francisco, CA & New York, NY
Compensation: $110,000 – $150,000+ total compensation
Type: Full-Time

About This Opportunity

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Corporate Development roles are some of the highest-paying, lowest-stress early finance roles — with excellent work/life balance relative to IB & PE.

About the Role

A Fortune 500 technology company (representative of our employer network) is hiring a Corporate Development Analyst to support M&A sourcing, transaction evaluation, strategy development, and partnership analyses.

You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with product, finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating acquisition opportunities and strategic partnerships

Build detailed financial and valuation models

Conduct market mapping and competitive research

Assist with deal structuring and integration planning

Prepare materials for executive leadership and the Board

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Econ, Business, Engineering, or similar

Strong understanding of accounting, valuation, and corporate strategy

Experience in IB, consulting, Big 4 TAS, FP&A, or venture preferred

Exceptional analytical skills and communication

Interest in technology, product, and markets

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  • Synergy analysis
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