Senior Corporate Development Analyst

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

** The Role*
* Lumen's Corporate Development team is responsible for driving the company's inorganic growth strategy through the execution of impactful acquisition, divestiture and strategic investment opportunities aligned with the company's strategy and priorities. The team partners closely with Lumen's senior leadership team as well as product, strategy, technology, and other functional leads to evaluate, analyze and execute the company's inorganic growth and strategic rationalization initiatives.

The Senior Corporate Development Analyst will support all aspects of merger, acquisition, and divestiture transactions for Lumen. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across multiple business and functional areas within Lumen, involving extensive collaboration across all levels. Over time it is expected the Senior Analyst will have opportunities for career advancement within Lumen, depending on interest, passion, and ability.

** Work Location*
* The Corporate Development team is Denver-based with a strong preference for a candidate located in or willing to relocate to the Denver metro area, however, highly-qualified remote candidates located in the U.S. will be considered.

** The Main Responsibilities*
* + Lead detailed financial modeling for M&A and investment / partnership opportunities, including valuation analysis, scenario modeling, synergy assessment, and Lumen financial impact analysis

+ Work with cross-functional groups to synthesize disparate information to develop financial models and assess target company fit and attractiveness

+ Summarize financial modeling and analysis to help decision makers assess the strengths and risks in a given M&A opportunity

+ Assist in the structuring and management of projects from ideation through completion, including preparation of analysis and overview materials for review with Lumen senior leadership, due diligence process and data room management, and internal and external stakeholder coordination

+ Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of Lumen's industry, operations, and strategic focus to leverage in performing research and analysis of opportunities, competitors, and acquisition prospects

+ Maintain thorough trading and transaction comps database, understand drivers of key trends and themes across the industry landscape, and publish executive-ready updates

+ Communicate effectively and succinctly with project teams and Lumen's senior leadership

+ Maintain flexibility working in a fast-paced environment under tight time constraints as necessary

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* + 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Valuation Advisory, or other M&A-related roles

+ Excellent analytic, problem solving, and communication skills coupled with a strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity

+ Critical thinker with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong understanding of the M&A process and experience with financial modeling required

+ High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Excel and Power Point

+ Prior experience in telecom or technology preferred

+ Interest in understanding new and developing technology trends, desire to advance team initiatives, and passion to take initiative beyond what is asked

** Compensation*
* This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA    IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY

$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI

$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure…