Corporate Development Associate

Red Ventures; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Parental Bonding

Job summary

Red Ventures is seeking a Corporate Development Associate in Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid schedule (HQ Tue–Thu; remote Mon & Fri). You will own M&A, investments, and inorganic growth initiatives, building models, guiding cross‑functional teams, and presenting to leadership.

Expect a fast-paced, high-accountability role handling deals from $10M to $2B across tech, financial services, media, telecom, education and travel. Strong Excel/PowerPoint and CapIQ skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling skills; you can build a model from scratch and defend every assumption.
• Exceptional attention to detail; you catch the error before it goes to the CFO.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Intellectually curious; you’re a fast and eager learner with the demonstrated ability of being a thought partner for strategic decisions.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and Power Point, CapIQ, and AI-based software and tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Build and own first-draft financial models, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow models as well as standard valuation analyses, with scenario modeling to stress‑test assumptions and surface key value drivers
• Maintain and manage the M&A and partnership deal pipeline, keeping records current and flagging high-priority opportunities
• Conduct initial screening of inbound and proactively sourced targets, assessing strategic fit, deal size, and financial profile against active investment theses
• Manage workstreams end-to-end, coordinating cross‑functional teams including Finance, Legal, HR, Tax, and Operations
• Prepare screening memos summarizing key facts, strategic rationale, and recommended next steps for senior review
• Build and maintain presentation materials for leadership and board‑level deal reviews, investment committee meetings, and strategic planning discussions
• Translate complex financial and strategic analysis into clean, executive‑ready decks with clear recommendations
• Conduct industry research and competitive landscape analysis to identify emerging opportunities across priority verticals
• Maintain diligence trackers, manage the data room, and ensure workstream leads are hitting deadlines
• Support post‑close integration planning and assist with partnership and portfolio reviews, flagging performance trends for leadership attention

Skills

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

CapIQ

AI tools (Claude)

ChatGPT

Job description

This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our South Charlotte, NC Headquarters (Tuesday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.

We’re looking for a deal-oriented, execution-focused Corporate Development Associate to join our multi-faceted Corporate Development team. This high-volume, high-accountability role is built for someone who thrives on owning the work. You will be the engine behind M&A, investments, capital structuring, and inorganic growth decisions: vetting targets, keeping workstreams on track, guiding cross‑functional teams through end-to-end processes, building financial models, and ensuring leadership has what they need to make fast and informed decisions.

You will work across transactions ranging from $10M to $2B in technology, financial services, media, telecom, education and travel. Expect significant variety, a fast pace and real accountability from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Build and own first-draft financial models, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow models as well as standard valuation analyses, with scenario modeling to stress‑test assumptions and surface key value drivers
• Maintain and manage the M&A and partnership deal pipeline, keeping records current and flagging high-priority opportunities
• Conduct initial screening of inbound and proactively sourced targets, assessing strategic fit, deal size, and financial profile against active investment theses
• Manage workstreams end-to-end, coordinating cross‑functional teams including Finance, Legal, HR, Tax, and Operations
• Prepare screening memos summarizing key facts, strategic rationale, and recommended next steps for senior review
• Build and maintain presentation materials for leadership and board‑level deal reviews, investment committee meetings, and strategic planning discussions
• Translate complex financial and strategic analysis into clean, executive‑ready decks with clear recommendations
• Conduct industry research and competitive landscape analysis to identify emerging opportunities across priority verticals
• Maintain diligence trackers, manage the data room, and ensure workstream leads are hitting deadlines
• Support post‑close integration planning and assist with partnership and portfolio reviews, flagging performance trends for leadership attention

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or a related field
• 1–2 years’ experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development
• Strong financial modeling skills; you can build a model from scratch and defend every assumption
• Exceptional attention to detail; you catch the error before it goes to the CFO
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Intellectually curious; you’re a fast and eager learner with the demonstrated ability of being a thought partner for strategic decisions
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Excel and Power Point, CapIQ, and AI-based software and tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)

Compensation

This range reflects total cash compensation, which may include base salary only or base salary plus target bonus, depending on the role. Where eligible, equity may also be offered separately and not included below. Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

• Total Cash Compensation Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Full‑time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].