Sr Manager, Corporate Development (Remote)

Cengage; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology company is looking for a professional to lead financial modeling and support M&A transactions. This role offers a salary up to $152,200 and the opportunity to work remotely within the continental U.S. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes collaboration and diversity in a growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Collaborative team environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity, or corporate development.
• Strong financial and valuation modeling skills with understanding of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modeling efforts in collaboration with business and finance teams.
• Support end-to-end M&A transactions, including due diligence and valuation.
• Manage interactions with internal teams and external advisors during transactions.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A due diligence

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or finance

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Education Technology Company

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $152,200.00
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work remotely anywhere within the continental U.S. during Eastern time zone business hours
• Collaborative and high-profile team environment
• Involvement in significant M&A activities and strategic partnerships
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead financial modeling efforts in collaboration with business and finance teams
• Support end-to-end M&A transactions, including due diligence, valuation, and deal execution
• Manage interactions with internal teams, external advisors, and sellers/targets during the transaction process
• Develop and maintain a potential acquisition target list aligned with strategic growth priorities
• Assist in drafting Investment Memos for executive and Board review

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in business or finance
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity, or corporate development
• M&A due diligence and deal execution experience
• Strong financial and valuation modeling skills, with a solid understanding of financial statements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, capable of building rapport across the organization

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience at an education, media, or technology firm
• Strategic and analytical thinking abilities
• Solid project management and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and outcomes
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams

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