Enterprise Operations Corporate Development Associate

Overview

At IBM, we believe innovation drives progress and strategic growth fuels transformation. As part of our Corporate Development team you’ll shape IBM’s future by executing acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, and other high‑impact business development initiatives that advance our global strategy. You’ll partner closely with IBM’s business units and corporate leadership to identify opportunities, evaluate potential deals, and drive execution with precision and insight.

As an Associate on IBM’s Corporate Development team you will support senior associates and experienced deal professionals in executing high‑impact transactions across acquisitions, divestitures, and minority investments. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, investment returns, and deal structuring scenarios
• Support due diligence processes by coordinating across legal, finance, tax, and business unit teams to surface key risks and insights
• Prepare executive‑level presentations and investment memos for senior leadership and the board
• Conduct industry and competitive research to identify and assess potential targets aligned with IBM’s strategic priorities
• Track and manage deal timelines, work streams, and deliverables to ensure execution stays on schedule
• Support post‑close integration planning and monitor deal performance against projected outcomes

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related technical field
• 1 year or less of experience in investment banking
• Strong communication skills
• Expertise in financial modeling and forecasting with strong attention to detail
• Expert‑level proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well‑being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash‑balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance‑based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, and 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform to help you grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.