Corporate Development Associate; Remote

Corporate Development Associate (Remote)

Full-time |  | California | Negotiable | Advanced (5-10 yrs)

Experian is a global data and technology company. The North America Corporate Development group is looking for an Associate (Senior Analyst) to join our team and help achieve inorganic growth opportunities. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end merger and acquisition execution across the North America region, operating in a small entrepreneurial team focused on high‑profile investments.

You will report to the Head of M&A for Experian North America.

• Perform detailed financial and strategic analyses of market opportunities, target companies, and potential deal and pro‑forma scenarios.
• Develop complex valuation models and prepare valuation analyses of potential acquisition targets, including DCF analysis, trading comparables, transaction comparables, LBO analysis, sum of parts and other valuation methods.
• Partner across Business Units and Finance to develop pro‑forma forecasts of potential deals and main metrics for post‑closing monitoring.
• Evaluate deal structuring options.
• Help prepare internal investment papers for Executive and Board approvals.
• Manage the M&A process with both external and internal teams, focusing on due diligence with cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct industry and company research and prepare target profiles and industry landscapes.
• Monitor and report on M&A activity within Experian's core markets.
• Manage a database of Experian's trading comparables and sector transaction comparables.
• Maintain Experian's regional M&A pipeline and reporting.
• Create personal networks with investment banking contacts and other transaction intermediaries, and management teams of potential acquisition targets.

• 2+ years of analyst experience in Investment Banking.
• Experience working on M&A transactions of several sizes, types and complexities in the North America market.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Finance and accounting background.
• Experience with financial modeling and analytics.
• Can produce informed perspectives and communicate them across partners.
• Experience working with executive management and a variety of clients and partners.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in‑office.
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12 paid holidays.
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At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. Our people‑first approach has earned us global recognition, including World's Best Workplaces 2024, Great Place To Work 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024.

This is a remote position.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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