Corporate Development Associate

Google Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

GFiber, an Alphabet company bringing fiber internet to homes and businesses in the United States, seeks a Corporate Development Associate. You will build a 10-year financial model, evaluate M&A opportunities, and help shape capital markets activity to fund long-term infrastructure growth.

You will conduct rigorous financial modeling, perform deep-dive industry research in telecommunications, and manage relationships with external financing partners as part of a team driving GFiber’s strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience as an investment banking analyst.
• 2 years of experience working with Excel with a proven track record of building complex, multi-year integrated financial models.
• 2 years of direct exposure to debt capital market transactions and an understanding of capital structure optimization as well as cash flow waterfall mechanics
• 2 years of experience managing and interpreting large data sets to identify long-term trends and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Long-Term Strategic Planning: Own the development and annual refresh of GFiber’s 10-year integrated financial model. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to translate long-term strategic goals into detailed multi-year projections.
• M&A & Valuation: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate potential acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Capital Markets & Financing: Assist in evaluating funding strategies and executing financing activities—including debt issuances and credit facility management—to fund long-term infrastructure builds.
• Transaction Execution: Support the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, from initial screening and due diligence to deal structuring and post-close integration.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

M&A analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Debt capital markets

Job description

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.
GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.

The application window will be open until at least September 1st, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description

GFiber is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Corporate Development Associate to join our team. In this role, this role will be a key architect of GFiber’s future, balancing immediate transaction execution with the long-term vision of our network expansion. This role will be responsible for evaluating M&A opportunities, supporting capital markets activities, and driving the firm’s long-range financial planning.

As a key member of the team, this role will support capital markets activity and M&A analysis and execution. This role will conduct rigorous financial modeling, perform deep-dive industry research into the telecommunications sector, and help manage GFiber’s relationships with external financing partners.

In this role, you'll:

• Long-Term Strategic Planning: Own the development and annual refresh of GFiber’s 10-year integrated financial model. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to translate long-term strategic goals into detailed multi-year projections.
• M&A & Valuation: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate potential acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Capital Markets & Financing: Assist in evaluating funding strategies and executing financing activities—including debt issuances and credit facility management—to fund long-term infrastructure builds.
• Transaction Execution: Support the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, from initial screening and due diligence to deal structuring and post-close integration.

At a minimum, we would like you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience as an investment banking analyst.
• 2 years of experience working with Excel with a proven track record of building complex, multi-year integrated financial models.
• 2 years of direct exposure to debt capital market transactions and an understanding of capital structure optimization as well as cash flow waterfall mechanics
• 2 years of experience managing and interpreting large data sets to identify long-term trends and drivers.

It's preferred that you have:

• TMT (Technology, Media, Telecom), Infrastructure and Leveraged Finance experience.
• Experience in a corporate function at a company supporting capital markets, M&A or strategic planning activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams—such as a live deal and a refinancing—simultaneously.
• Ability to evaluate how specific transactions or financing decisions impact the company's overall balance sheet and long-term growth trajectory.
• Exceptional ability to distill complex capital markets data into actionable insights for non-finance executives.
• Understanding of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) economics, including CAPEX-intensive deployment models and long-term infrastructure returns.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $105,600 - $154,900 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form . Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.