Corporate Development Associate

Selby Jennings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Corporate Development Associate in Washington, DC. You will work on high-impact Venture Capital and M&A initiatives, gaining exposure to senior leadership and clear pathways for upward mobility.

The Corporate Development Lead will drive transactions, perform due diligence, build financial models, and manage client relationships in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of M&A within Investment Banking or Corporate Development.
• Ability to perform data analysis as well as visualization methods.
• Extensive experience across Aerospace and Defense (Aviation, Defense Systems, Space Technology).
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Executing transactions for clients in the Aerospace and Defense Sector.
• Performing analysis on potential mergers and acquisitions in the Aerospace, Defense, and broader Industrials space.
• Supporting senior leadership with innovative ideas and visual analyses.
• Leading deal execution, including due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation.
• Managing client relationships and providing strategic advice.

Skills

M&A experience

Data analysis

Visualization

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Development Associate

Company Summary:

We are currently partnered with a top-tier technology and aerospace and defense management consulting firm that serves as a major strategic partner to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal agencies. The firm is seeking to add a Corporate Development Associate to its growing team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact Venture Capital and M&A initiatives. While working in a close-knit and collaborative culture, you'll gain substantial exposure to senior leadership and benefit from clear pathways for upward mobility.

The Corporate Development Lead will be responsible for:

• Executing transactions for clients in the Aerospace and Defense Sector.
• Performing analysis on potential mergers and acquisitions of companies in the Aerospace, Defense, and broader Industrials space.
• Supporting senior leadership with innovative ideas and visual analyses.
• Leading deal execution, including due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation.
• Managing client relationships and providing strategic advice.

Corporate Development Lead should have the following qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of M&A within Investment Banking, Corporate Development.
• Ability to perform data analysis as well as visualization methods.
• Extensive experience across the Aerospace and Defense space (Aviation, Defense Systems, Space Technology).
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.