Corporate Development Associate

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partners with a leading telecommunications infrastructure company in Dallas to hire a Corporate Development Associate. You will support M&A deals, financial modeling, and strategic financing, collaborating with senior leadership and external advisors.

This role offers exposure to acquisitions, capital allocation, and long-term network expansion in a fast-growing environment, with a focus on rigorous analysis, presentation development, and cross-functional project management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience with strong M&A and transaction execution.
• Experience in technology sector preferred but open to other industries with relevant exposure.
• Strong financial modeling and three-statement modeling skills.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, capital raises and financings.
• Advanced PowerPoint and executive-level presentation skills.
• Familiarity with due diligence, data rooms and transaction workflows.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and ability to thrive in a lean, high-growth team.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and operating forecasts.
• Prepare materials for executives, investors, lenders, and Board discussions.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate requests across teams.
• Assist with transaction execution, including acquisitions and financings.
• Conduct industry and market research to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and advisors throughout transaction processes.
• Help build and scale a best-in-class Corporate Development function.

Skills

Investment Banking

M&A Experience

Financial Modeling

PowerPoint

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field

Tools

Data Rooms

Due Diligence Processes

Job description

We are partnered with a leading, high-growth telecommunications infrastructure company seeking to add a Corporate Development Associate to its expanding team in Dallas. This individual will play a key role in supporting the company's strategic growth initiatives, including M&A, capital allocation, strategic finance, and long-term network expansion efforts. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while gaining exposure to acquisition opportunities, financial sponsors, lenders, and strategic partners in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Corporate Development Associate Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and operating forecasts to support investment decisions
• Prepare presentations and materials for executive leadership, investors, lenders, and Board-level discussions
• Manage diligence processes and coordinate requests across finance, legal, commercial, and operational teams
• Assist with transaction execution, including acquisitions, financing activities, and strategic projects
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities and support strategic planning efforts
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout transaction processesHelp build and scale a best-in-class Corporate Development function within a rapidly growing organization

Corporate Development Associate Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience with strong M&A and transaction execution experience. Technology sector experience is preferred, though the team is open to exceptional candidates from other industry groups with relevant transaction exposure.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skillset, including three-statement modeling experience
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, capital raises, financings, and strategic initiatives
• Advanced PowerPoint and presentation development capabilities with experience creating executive-level materials
• Familiarity with due diligence processes, data rooms, and transaction execution workflows
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to thrive in a lean, high-growth organization with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a rapidly growing telecommunications infrastructure platform at a pivotal stage of growth
• Significant exposure to acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and executive decision-making
• Opportunity to help shape long-term growth strategy in an industry benefiting from strong secular tailwinds
• High-visibility role with direct interaction across senior leadership and key external stakeholders