Senior Corporate Development Analyst

Centene Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a Senior Corporate Development Analyst to support the Corporate Development Group, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, with responsibilities in financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence.

This role tracks targets, prepares board materials, communicates with stakeholders, and supports reporting and training. Remote within the U.S. with up to 10% travel; requires 2+ years in corporate development and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years experience in corporate development, investment banking, finance, or healthcare finance.
• Experience with due diligence and board materials.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint; ability to leverage AI tools.
• CPA/CFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze market environment including industry trends, competitor information, and acquisitions.
• Evaluate and monitor potential acquisition opportunities for Centene’s core business.
• Conduct financial projections and valuation analyses (DCF, Accretion/Dilution).
• Lead development of summary materials for Board-level review.
• Perform and manage due diligence activities and document conclusions.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to support objectives.
• Own project deliverables and provide analytical/administrative support as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A analysis

Excel

Healthcare knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Senior Corporate Development Analyst supports the Corporate Development Group, with a primary focus on merger and acquisition activities. The role conducts financial modeling and valuation analysis, tracks current and prospective acquisition and investment targets, evaluates competitive and industry information, and supports recurring reporting, recruiting, and training activities. The position also evaluates acquisition opportunities, manages due diligence activities, develops summary conclusions, and supports the preparation of materials for Board-level review.

• Analyze the market environment, including industry trends, competitor information, and acquisitions in related industries.
• Evaluate and monitor potential acquisition opportunities for Centene’s core business (government sponsored health plans which serve Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage and Marketplace members).
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of opportunities, including financial projections and valuation analyses (DCF, Accretion / Dilution analyses, etc.).
• Lead the development of summary materials for Board-level review.
• Perform and manage due diligence activities for merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Lead the review, analysis, and documentation of conclusions resulting from due diligence activities.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external professionals in support of the Corporate Development Group’s objectives.
• Take ownership of project deliverables and provide analytical and administrative support to other areas of the Corporate Development Group, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Key Details:

This position is 100% remote within the United States with up to 10% travel for onsite or team meetings.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.

2+ years of related experience in Corporate development, investment banking, finance, accounting, with a healthcare focus. Knowledge of Corporate Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Valuations, preferably in a healthcare environment required.

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot) to streamline daily workflows, draft content, analyze data, and accelerate problem-solving required.

Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Certified Financial Analyst CFA) preferred

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.