M&A Strategy Associate – AI-Powered Enterprise

Genesys; Menlo Park, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Telehealth coverage

Flexible work schedules and work from…

Development and career growth

Open Time Off + 10 paid holidays

401(k) matching program

Adoption Assistance

Fertility treatments

Job summary

Genesys in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to support buy-side M&A and strategic initiatives. You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, help identify targets, and assist due diligence and integration efforts.

The role requires 1–4 years in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting or corporate development, plus strong Excel/PowerPoint and financial modeling skills. Hybrid work, competitive base salary, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, transaction services firm, corporate development, or strategic finance.
• Completion of an analyst program at an investment bank, private equity, strategy consulting, or transaction services firm is preferred.
• M&A deal experience or exposure is preferred.
• Experience in the enterprise software industry is preferred; direct exposure to CX is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity, including a desire to learn about products and technology.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Collect competitive intelligence and map industry segments.
• Sourcing: Identify potential acquisition targets given a general investment thesis.
• Evaluation: Conduct qualitative/quantitative analysis of targets; support business case development.
• Deal Execution: Support project management of aspects of the diligence process and other initiatives; assist in analytics and documentation of findings for executive management.
• Integration: Support the integration team with knowledge transfer and other special projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

M&A deal experience

Enterprise software knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Analyst program completion

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Genesys in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to support buy-side M&A and strategic initiatives. You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, help identify targets, and assist due diligence and integration efforts.

The role requires 1–4 years in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting or corporate development, plus strong Excel/PowerPoint and financial modeling skills. Hybrid work, competitive base salary, and bonus opportunities.