Corporate Development Associate – Deals

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking / Corporate Finance / Financial Services
Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer)

This posting represents the type of Corporate Development Associate – Deals roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board. It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive finance, consulting, and technology opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career corporate development role focused on evaluating, executing, and monitoring strategic transactions for corporate clients.

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A leading corporation or middle-market investment bank may seek a Corporate Development Associate – Deals to support strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, and partnership opportunities. This role combines financial analysis, market research, and transaction coordination, offering exposure to corporate strategy and deal execution. Candidates gain experience in evaluating opportunities, preparing materials for decision-makers, and collaborating across business units.

Support evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments

Build and maintain financial models (3-statement, DCF, accretion/dilution) to assess transaction impact

Conduct industry, competitor, and market research to inform corporate strategy

Prepare investment memoranda, pitch decks, and executive presentations for decision-making

Assist with due diligence, data room organization, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with senior management and deal teams across strategy, finance, and legal functions

Track deal pipeline, monitor post-merger integration metrics, and support reporting to leadership

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Strong analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced corporate or deal-making environment

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Prior internship or full-time experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or consulting is advantageous

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and corporate research tools

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