Corporate Development Associate (E1F5778)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment in New York City is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to help identify and execute high-impact growth opportunities across investments, products and new businesses. You will move from open-ended strategic questions to concrete plans and measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers exposure to senior decision-makers and requires strong communication, project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree with up to three years of work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; distill complexity for senior audiences.
• Finance knowledge is not required; candidates from diverse backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Propose, research and execute new business ideas.
• Coordinate and manage critical projects across the firm.
• Collaborate with teams to generate and develop new products.
• Contribute to corporate strategy and present recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Referment is working with a global investment and technology firm seeking a Corporate Development Associate in New York City.

The firm is a diversified investment enterprise, and this Corporate Development team sits at the centre of its growth agenda. The team proposes, develops and executes high-priority initiatives that expand the business — new investment strategies, new businesses, products and other commercial activities. This role offers unusually early exposure to senior decision-makers and the chance to shape the firm's direction rather than execute a pre-set mandate.

The Role

You'll Propose, Research And Execute New Business Ideas, Moving From Open-ended Strategic Questions To Concrete Plans And Outcomes. Day To Day, That Means

• Proposing, researching and executing new business ideas.
• Coordinating and managing critical projects across the firm.
• Working with teams across the organisation to generate and develop new products.
• Contributing to corporate strategy and regularly presenting recommendations to senior management.

The environment is collaborative and intellectually rigorous: ideas are judged on their merits, and you'll be expected to translate strategic thinking into structured, actionable plans.

What We're Looking For

A bachelor's or graduate degree, an impressive record of academic or professional achievement, and up to three years of work experience. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential — you'll need to distill complexity into clear, actionable recommendations for senior audiences.

Notably, prior finance knowledge or experience is not required. Past associates in this team have come from fields including law, engineering, basic science research, philosophy, computer science and government.

Compensation

The expected annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $160,000. The compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, plus benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits and a charitable gift match program.

This could suit

A high-performing early-career professional from consulting, law, engineering, research or government who wants to move into a commercial strategy role with genuine ownership of new business initiatives at a leading investment firm.

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