Corporate Development Associate

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyte Fiber, LLC in Houston, TX, is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to join the management team. Reporting to the CEO, the role offers exposure to all parts of the business, including data analytics, reporting, capital markets and M&A opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in investment banking or management consulting, a finance or engineering degree and strong Excel modeling, analytics, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in investment banking, management consulting or related fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a BBA or BA in Finance or BS in Engineering, and an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Ability to create and manage robust, dynamic Excel-based financial models, along with pivot tables and sensitivity analyses.
• Strong analytical and written skills, to include high-level presentation preparation (Board of Directors, Capital Markets).
• Requires excellent time management, organizational and overall team-oriented communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support CEO and Executive Leadership Team in reporting, capital markets, transaction, deal sourcing and execution.
• Manage and update the company’s overall financial model and projections in close collaboration with Lyte’s financial sponsor, SDC Capital Partners.
• Actively participate in and contribute to Lyte’s corporate strategic plan development alongside Executive Leadership Team and business units.
• Analyze market segments, market trends and competitive landscape and expansion geographies to provide sound recommendations to CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Prepare internal and external reporting documents and presentations, including Board of Directors presentations and other reports.
• Build out data dashboards for metric and KPI tracking using Power BI, Tableau or other similar tools.
• Lead preparation and analysis of new commercial opportunities.
• Support M&A integration planning and execution, along with other business and functional personnel.

Skills

Excel financial modeling

Financial analysis

Board presentation

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or BS in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston, TX 77092-8891

Position Type: Full Time

Position Description: Lyte Fiber (“Lyte”) is seeking an outstanding, intellectually curious and highly-analytical individual to fill the role of Corporate Development Associate. Reporting directly to the company’s CEO, the Corporate Development Associate will be joining an experienced yet entrepreneurial management team of digital infrastructure professionals with a proven, successful track record of building and growing businesses. The role is contemplated as a two- to three-year “pre-MBA” program, ideal for someone rolling off an analyst-level position in investment banking or management consulting.

The ideal candidate should be energetic, organized and team-oriented, with a successful track record of thriving in dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environments. The Corporate Development Associate will have broad exposure to all parts of Lyte, supporting the CEO in executing the business plan and direction across matters ranging from operational to strategic. Scope will range from data analytics, reporting and presentation preparation to capital markets and evaluating new market, product line and M&A opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support CEO and Executive Leadership Team in reporting, capital markets, transaction, deal sourcing and execution
• Manage and update the company’s overall financial model and projections in close collaboration with Lyte’s financial sponsor, SDC Capital Partners
• Actively participate in and contribute to Lyte’s corporate strategic plan development alongside Executive Leadership Team and business units
• Analyze market segments, market trends and competitive landscape and expansion geographies to provide sound recommendations to CEO and Executive Leadership Team
• Prepare various internal and external reporting documents and presentations, including Board of Directors presentations and other reports
• Build out data dashboards for metric and KPI tracking using Power BI, Tableau or other similar tools
• Lead preparation and analysis of new commercial opportunities
• Support M&A integration planning and execution, along with other business and functional personnel

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

About Lyte Fiber:

Established in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Lyte Fiber, LLC (“Lyte”) is dedicated to bringing the fastest, most reliable home and business fiber optic internet to Texas and beyond. Formed in partnership with SDC Capital Partners, a leading digital infrastructure investment firm, Lyte was started by internet industry veterans who are passionate about providing a best-in-class customer experience, building a company where great employees want to work and connecting Texas communities. As part of our commitment to each community we serve, Lyte pledges a 1% giveback to local charities and causes annually.

Lyte Fiber, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, genetic information, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal or Texas law.

Applicants who believe they need an accommodation on account of a disability or sincerely held religious belief to perform the essential functions of the job they are applying for, should submit those requests to HR. Requests will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of work experience, ideally in investment banking, management consulting or related fields
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a BBA or BA in Finance or BS in Engineering, and an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Ability to create and manage robust, dynamic Excel-based financial models, along with pivot tables and sensitivity analyses
• Strong analytical and written skills, to include high-level (i.e., Board of Directors and Capital Markets) presentation preparation
• Requires excellent time management, organizational and overall team-oriented communication abilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
• Will require travel as needed up to 10% of the time