Corporate Development Associate

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading corporate development firm in Pennsylvania is seeking an M&A Associate to drive growth initiatives. This hybrid role involves sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, leading due diligence, and managing transactions from start to finish. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience in M&A, strong financial analysis skills, and a proactive mindset. Competitive compensation package offered, including base salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of M&A experience in corporate development, investment banking, or related field.
• Proven end-to-end deal execution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify acquisition targets.
• Engage potential targets, negotiate NDAs, gather financial information.
• Prepare term sheets, support negotiation strategy.
• Lead due diligence efforts, coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare recommendations for investment committee.
• Oversee deal closing and manage post-closing obligations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Advanced PowerPoint proficiency

Analytical mindset

Strategic mindset

Clear communication

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Job description

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus, Sign-on bonus, RSUs, and Stock options

Overview

Job Overview – M&A Associate (Corporate Development):

Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000/year + bonus

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Advance corporate growth initiatives as an M&A Associate (Corporate Development) with our client in Montgomery County, PA. This hybrid role involves sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, coordinating due diligence, and leading transactions from outreach through closing. You’ll work closely with business leaders and external advisors to assess strategic fit, structure deals, and prepare investment committee materials in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Target Sourcing & Evaluation: Conduct market research to identify acquisition targets and coordinate long/short lists with business leaders.
• Engagement & Outreach: Approach potential targets, engage owners and advisors, negotiate NDAs, and gather preliminary financial and operational information.
• Transaction Structuring & Negotiation: Recommend deal structures, prepare term sheets and offer documents, and support negotiation strategy with corporate development leaders.
• Due Diligence Coordination: Lead due diligence efforts and coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors (legal, audit, tax) for comprehensive review.
• Investment Committee Preparation: Prepare recommendations and presentation materials to support investment committee decision-making.
• Closing & Integration Support: Oversee deal closing, manage post-closing obligations, and support integration and ongoing reporting of acquired companies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field required (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
• Experience: 4-6 years of M&A experience in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, or private equity, with proven end-to-end deal execution.
• Technical Skills: Strong financial analysis and valuation skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, and solid knowledge of M&A documentation (NDA, LOI, DD, SPA).
• Skills & Attributes: Sharp analytical and strategic mindset, clear and confident communicator, and highly proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Travel: Willingness to travel (15-20%) is required.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development
• Industries: Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance