Corporate Development Associate

Salas O'Brien; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a driven individual to join their Corporate Development team. This role focuses on M&A processes, financial analysis, and strategic partnerships, providing a unique opportunity to impact the company's growth. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with various stakeholders to identify and execute potential mergers and partnerships. With a people-first approach, this innovative firm offers a dynamic workplace that fosters personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of the architectural, engineering, and construction industries.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Bonus Eligible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1+ years in investment banking or relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify potential merger targets and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute corporate development strategies.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Financial Analysis

Due Diligence

Market Research

Project Management

Excel Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Since Salas O’Brien’s founding, we have completed over 40 mergers. By identifying firms that provide the most technical service offerings with business leaders seeking to accelerate their firm’s growth, Salas O’Brien has grown to be one of the top service providers in its space, most recently ranked #39 on the ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms in 2024.

In 2023, funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX) made a strategic minority investment in Salas O’Brien. This partnership has enabled Salas O’Brien to continue its expansion within the architectural, engineering, and construction spaces and their related industries.

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and talented individual to join our growing and dynamic Corporate Development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes, financial analysis, and due diligence. This role is crucial in supporting our company's growth and expansion initiatives through identifying and executing potential mergers, partnerships, and strategic opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Corporate Development Director, other Corporate Development team members, internal cross-functional teams at Salas O’Brien, financial advisors, potential partners, and other Salas O’Brien stakeholders to execute corporate development strategies and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Key areas of focus for this role include:

1. M&A Analysis, Due Diligence and Merger Execution
   1. Conduct comprehensive research and analysis to identify potential merger targets, partnership opportunities, and strategic alliances.
   2. Perform financial due diligence, including analyzing target companies' financial statements, valuations, and operational performance.
   3. Collaborate with legal, financial, and operational teams to assess risks, opportunities, and synergies associated with potential transactions.
   4. Coordinate and support the deal execution process, including negotiations, legal documentation, and integration planning.
   5. Assist in the preparation of investment proposals, presentations, and other documents for internal and external stakeholders.
2. Market Research and Strategy
   1. Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscapes, and potential growth opportunities within various industry landscapes.
   2. Contribute to the development of corporate development strategies aligned with the company's overall business goals.
3. Cross-functional Collaboration
   1. Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, HR and other departments to ensure a seamless execution of corporate development initiatives.
   2. Work closely with our senior leadership team, board of directors, and private equity partners to identify and implement strategic initiatives.
   3. Communicate effectively with external parties, such as potential partners, advisors, lenders and investment banks.
4. Reporting and Documentation
   1. Maintain accurate records of accounting, financial analyses, and deal-related documents.
   2. Prepare regular reports and updates for senior management on ongoing and potential transactions.

Skills:

• Thrive in a position that allows you to impact multiple stages of the M&A lifecycle while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.
• Possess an ownership mindset and demonstrate precise problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Display high energy, empathy, and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortably navigate ambiguity and balance day-to-day responsibilities with future-oriented initiatives.
• Exhibit self-directed project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and complete work independently while knowing when to seek assistance.
• Possess exceptional Excel skills and the ability to prepare reports and communications suitable for an executive audience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in any field
• 1+ years of experience working in investment banking, private equity, or relevant field
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills a must
• Exceptional analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated collaboration-first attitude to enable effective collaboration with Salas O’Brien team members, financial representatives, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage change within a virtual environment
• Superior verbal and written communication
• Interest in the businesses involved in the architecture, engineering and construction industries

Location: Remote- United States

Travel: 0 - 10%

Bonus: Eligible

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.