Corporate Development, Principal
Core
Principal in Corporate Development supporting the Head of Corporate Finance to evaluate and execute strategic financial initiatives, including financing, investments, joint ventures, and M&A across AI, advanced computing, and energy ecosystems.
Role type
Principal corporate development professional (strategic finance & M&A)
Builds
Strategic financial models, transaction structures, and investment committee materials for data center and AI infrastructure assets
Domain
Technology infrastructure, Data Centers, AI Compute, Energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Financial modeling, Corporate finance, M&A execution, Valuation (DCF, comps), Due diligence coordination, Market research, Cross-functional project management
Preferred skills
Investment banking (TMT/Digital Infrastructure/Power), Private equity, Infrastructure funds experience
Technologies
DCF modeling, Unit economics modeling, Financial operating models
Responsibilities
Develop financial models for data center developments and GPU procurement; Conduct scenario analysis for capital structures and lease vs. buy options; Support full transaction lifecycle from screening to closing; Manage valuation workstreams for HPC assets; Monitor AI landscape and energy infrastructure trends; Coordinate due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic decision support