Corporate Development Senior Analyst

Axle; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Benefits

Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)

Employee Referral Bonus

401K Matching

Healthcare FSA

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

Job summary

Axle Informatics is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to support M&A, integration, and venture initiatives. This on-site role in Tysons, VA requires coordinating acquisitions, evaluating targets, and building financial models for deal execution.

You will manage an active M&A pipeline, prepare memos, and present updates to executives while collaborating across teams and leveraging AI/automation tools. A strong finance background and travel flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity or similar transaction-focused role
• Strong financial modeling skills or valuation skills, including three-statement models and valuation methodologies (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution analysis)
• Experience supporting M&A transactions through multiple phases, including target screening, due diligence, negotiation, signing, close, and post-close integration
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deal timelines
• Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership or boards
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with AI, automation tools, and market intelligence tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, Pitchbook, etc.) preferred
• Have the ability for occasional travel to events/conferences a few times per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of acquisitions and strategic minority investments, and post-acquisition work including due diligence and post-deal integration
• Manage robust M&A pipeline of acquisition targets, present updates and deal progress to internal stakeholders, and manage Corporate Development systems and tools
• Support the development of business cases and evaluate investment opportunities
• Prepare investment memos and support in financial model analysis
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, meetings, and communication materials
• Collaborate with the investment team on various projects and initiatives
• Assist in market, industry, and company research and analysis to influence decision-making
• Work effectively within teams and foster cross-functional collaboration
• Multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
• Monitor portfolio companies and track key performance indicators
• Support special projects and presentations for senior executives
• Assist in integration efforts by partnering with cross-functional leads to track milestones and ensure smooth day-one readiness
• Track post acquisition synergy and performance by quantifying, monitoring and reporting cost, revenue and other financial KPI metrics

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

M&A experience

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration/Mathematics

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

PitchBook

Job description

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision‑making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations.

Benefits We Offer:

• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Axle is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to support M&A, Integration, and Venture initiatives. The Senior Analyst position is a high impact role that will support all facets of the M&A process, including competitor and industry benchmarking, target identification and evaluation, financial modeling and valuation, due diligence, and deal execution. Title and compensation will be commensurate with the knowledge and capabilities of the candidate. This role requires the ability to work onsite in Tysons, VA five days per week.

In This Role, You Will…

Assist in the coordination and execution of acquisitions and strategic minority investments, and post‑acquisition work including due diligence and post‑deal integration

Manage robust M&A pipeline of acquisition targets, present updates and deal progress to internal stakeholders, and manage Corporate Development systems and tools

Support the development of business cases and evaluate investment opportunities

Prepare investment memos and support in financial model analysis

Assist in the preparation of presentations, meetings, and communication materials

Collaborate with the investment team on various projects and initiatives

Assist in market, industry, and company research and analysis to influence decision-making

Work effectively within teams and foster cross‑functional collaboration

Multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

Monitor portfolio companies and track key performance indicators

In This Role, You May…

Support special projects and presentations for senior executives

Assist in integration efforts by partnering with cross‑functional leads to track milestones and ensure smooth day‑one readiness

Track post acquisition synergy and performance by quantifying, monitoring and reporting cost, revenue and other financial KPI metrics

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred

2-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity or similar transaction‑focused role

Strong financial modeling skills or valuation skills, including three‑statement models and valuation methodologies (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution analysis)

Experience supporting M&A transactions through multiple phases, including target screening, due diligence, negotiation, signing, close, and post‑close integration

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, along with a strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity

Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deal timelines

Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership or boards

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with AI, automation tools, and market intelligence tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, Pitchbook, etc.) preferred

Have the ability for occasional travel to events/conferences a few times per year.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment, constantly assessing the status quo, seeing opportunities for improvement, optimizing, and providing constructive solutions to simplify and accelerate current initiatives and processes, this role may be a good fit for you.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment‑based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $110,000 USD