Senior Corporate Development Analyst
Core
Senior Analyst supporting end-to-end M&A transactions for high-growth software, AI/SaaS, and technology-enabled solutions assets within a global corporate development team.
Role type
Senior IC corporate development analyst (M&A focus)
Builds
Corporate M&A models, deal comps, trading comps, and driver-based operational models for software and SaaS businesses
Domain
Corporate Development / Mergers & Acquisitions / Software & SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Financial modeling and valuation, M&A transaction execution, operating model development, executive presentation preparation, project management, due diligence coordination, financial statement analysis, Excel (advanced), PowerPoint (executive-ready), financial research platforms (CapitalIQ, PitchBook)
Preferred skills
AI fluency (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot for workflow automation), MBA, experience with carve-outs and divestitures
Technologies
DealCloud CRM, ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, CapitalIQ, PitchBook
Responsibilities
Process deal opportunities and maintain DealCloud CRM, build and maintain valuation analysis and ad hoc financial analyses, prepare materials for investment committee and board-level review, track deal timelines and cross-functional workstream deliverables, coordinate cross-functional diligence teams and external advisors, support engagement with targets and transaction advisors, support divestiture activity including carve-out preparation
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2-5 years experience), hands-on execution