Hybrid Corporate Development Analyst

northwesternmutual; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to perform complex financial analyses and build models supporting potential transactions. You will develop business cases for acquisitions and strategic partnerships, and present findings to senior leaders.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities that accelerate Northwestern Mutual's multi-year strategy, support due diligence, and assist with integration planning.

Qualifications

• Four-year undergraduate degree in accounting, economics, finance or mathematics.
• 1–3 years of prior experience in accounting, banking, consulting, finance, or insurance industries.
• Proficiency in accounting and strong financial modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to present to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial models and valuation analyses (comps, precedents, DCF).
• Develop business cases for acquisitions and partnerships with memos and presentations.
• Collaborate with leaders to evaluate opportunities advancing Northwestern Mutual's multi-year strategy.
• Support due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning.
• Monitor M&A trends in financial services for insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Accounting

Data interpretation

Communication

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to perform complex financial analyses and build models supporting potential transactions. You will develop business cases for acquisitions and strategic partnerships, and present findings to senior leaders.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities that accelerate Northwestern Mutual's multi-year strategy, support due diligence, and assist with integration planning.