Associate, Corporate Development Analyst
Core
Lead financial modeling, deal economics, and target landscape management to support M&A, venture investments, and strategic growth initiatives for Western Digital.
Role type
Associate Corporate Development Analyst
Builds
Investment memos, Board materials, financial models, and deal pipelines for M&A, JVs, and venture opportunities.
Domain
Technology hardware and deep-tech (storage, data infrastructure, AI)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Financial modeling (DCF, valuation, comps), deal structuring, investment thesis development, market research, due diligence coordination, executive communication, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred skills
Deep-tech venture investing, cross-border transactions, highly technical industry experience
Technologies
PitchBook, CapIQ
Responsibilities
Build and defend sophisticated financial models from scratch; map and maintain target landscape; produce executive-ready investment memos and Board materials; support WD Capital with company and technology diligence; partner with cross-functional teams on deal lifecycle coordination.
Seniority
Mid-level individual contributor (3–6 years experience)