Corporate Development Analyst, Sr

Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals,  has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools,  not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.

Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.

The Corporate and Business Development function at  is central to the firm’s growth strategy and works closely with the executive leadership team and senior operating executives across the organization to identify, evaluate, and execute mergers and acquisitions, and other inorganic growth strategies.

As a Senior Manager on the Corporate and Business Development team, you will be actively involved with identification and evaluation of acquisition targets, development of investment theses, due diligence, financial modeling and valuation analysis, participation in management meetings with target companies, creation of investment recommendations and related presentations for senior leadership, reporting of relevant industry trends, and collaboration with external and internal teams to conceptualize and implement strategic partnerships.

This is a full-time position reporting to the VP of Corporate and Business Development.

What You’ll Do

• Support all aspects of mergers and acquisitions processes, including sourcing, qualification, financial modeling, due diligence, investment recommendation presentations, deal negotiations and closing & integration activities.
• Build detailed, bottom-up financial models and valuation analysis for potential transactions.
• Develop a deep understanding of materials provided during due diligence processes.
• Interface with a large, cross-functional deal team within  to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Create in-depth investment memorandums to present to executive leaders and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor industry activities and perform industry research of the real estate technology market, including the landscape of real estate technology vendors, startups and venture investors.
• Engage with internal business leaders to evaluate and develop theses and lists of potential targets.
• Support strategic analysis by performing ad-hoc analyses, including new business development proposals, and evaluation of buy/build/partner opportunities.
• Work with product teams to evaluate and implement strategic partnerships.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years' experience in M&A gained in Corporate Development, Private Equity or Investment Banking. Prior experience with consumer internet/marketplace sector is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field.
• Experience handling projects across teams and third-party advisors (including investment banks, law firms, accounting firms, and other consultants).
• Rigorous quantitative skills including experience with modeling, analysis, and valuation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal qualities including a positive attitude; desire to learn new things; judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

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