Senior Associate, Corporate Development

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks a Corporate Development professional to support senior executives on strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate partnerships, and divestitures. You will build financial models (DCF, comps), and prepare executive memoranda and slide decks to inform leadership decisions.

The role emphasizes due diligence, deal structuring support, and cross-functional collaboration with legal and finance teams, plus coordinating timelines with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, business or related field.
• 1–3 years in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting focused on acquisitions and divestitures.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior executives with strategic projects including M&A, joint ventures, and divestitures.
• Build financial models using DCF, comps, and build-versus-buy analyses.
• Draft executive memos, presentations, and strategic materials.
• Perform comprehensive due diligence and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Project management

Strategic communication

Commercial real estate knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, business administration, science, or technical field

Tools

Excel advanced modeling

PowerPoint

Financial databases

Job description

• Assist senior executives with complex strategic projects including M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate partnerships, and divestitures
• Build financial models using discounted cash flow analysis, public and transaction comparables, and build-versus-buy analysis
• Draft executive-level memoranda, presentations, reports, and strategic materials
• Perform comprehensive due diligence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess transaction opportunities and risks
• Support transaction negotiations and structuring with internal and external legal counsel and professional consultants
• Conduct industry and competitive research, including SEC filings and market reports
• Identify attractive acquisition or partnership targets
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables across multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless transaction execution

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a major in finance, economics, business administration, science, or technical field
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting focused on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or strategic investments
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to convey analytical insights effectively to senior management
• Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint presentation development
• Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated interest in the commercial real estate sector
• Ability to work autonomously with a solution-focused mindset in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments
• Previous internship or project experience in real estate, finance, or consulting environments
• Familiarity with financial statement analysis and valuation methodologies
• Experience with data analysis tools and financial databases beyond standard Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of commercial real estate market dynamics, trends, and key industry players
• Exposure to transaction management processes or M&A workflows
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic project management within corporate development and investment banking. Proficient in conveying analytical insights and managing complex initiatives in the commercial real estate sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Project Management
• Strategic Communication
• Commercial Real Estate Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
• Valuation Methodologies
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Data Analysis Tools
• M&A Workflows
• Joint Ventures
• Acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Transaction Structuring
• Competitive Research

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Creative Thinking
• Solution-Focused Mindset
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Development
• Investment Banking
• Management Consulting
• Commercial Real Estate Market Dynamics
• SEC Filings

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel Modeling
• PowerPoint Presentation Development
• Financial Databases