Senior Corporate Development Associate, Investment Strategy

Jobtailor; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher is seeking a senior Corporate Development professional to advance inorganic growth initiatives across its global units. You will lead financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic case development for leadership buy-in, while guiding multi-project execution and competitive analyses.

You will interact with senior executives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and help drive high-stakes acquisitions and divestitures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
• 4+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning involving acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other investments, or equivalent experience at a premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm
• Alternatively, an MBA with undergraduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Capacity for learning quickly in a dynamic, intensive environment
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high-pressure settings with confidence
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude

Responsibilities

• Support M&A strategy objectives, including developing and tracking acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
• Participate in teams evaluating M&A opportunities and divestitures
• Assist in developing and communicating strategic cases to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
• Build and present financial models, including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Perform and lead due diligence processes
• Support transaction execution
• Facilitate integration planning as required
• Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
• Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
• Support special projects connected with the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy
• Work as part of a high-profile team developing and executing inorganic growth strategies for Thermo Fisher business units worldwide
• Provide related competitive intelligence for senior management

Skills

M&A strategy

Financial modeling

Due diligence leadership

Valuation analysis

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Economics/Business

MBA with undergrad degree (3+ years M&A)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Support M&A strategy objectives, including developing and tracking acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
• Participate in teams evaluating M&A opportunities and divestitures
• Assist in developing and communicating strategic cases to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
• Build and present financial models, including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Perform and lead due diligence processes
• Support transaction execution
• Facilitate integration planning as required
• Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
• Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
• Support special projects connected with the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy
• Work as part of a high-profile team developing and executing inorganic growth strategies for Thermo Fisher business units worldwide
• Provide related competitive intelligence for senior management

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
• 4+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning involving acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other investments, or equivalent experience at a premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm
• Alternatively, an MBA with undergraduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Capacity for learning quickly in a dynamic, intensive environment
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high-pressure settings with confidence
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in M&A strategy, including financial modeling, due diligence, and competitive analysis, while effectively communicating strategic initiatives to senior leadership. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate within high-profile teams to drive inorganic growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• M&A Strategy Development
• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence Leadership
• Valuation Analysis
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Valuation Principles
• SEC Filing Analysis
• Market Research
• Pro Forma M&A Analysis

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Development
• Inorganic Growth Strategies
• Acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Joint Ventures

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint