Business Development Associate

The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received
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Cisco Investments and Corporate Development Associates drive a variety of market and transaction-related analyses, working with managers and directors to build financial models, develop acquisition opportunities, source venture capital investments, and participate in corporate strategy.

Associates have exposure to several technologies within a team and have the opportunity to work on a range of projects.

The Cisco Corporate Development team is responsible for driving Cisco's long-term growth strategy through venture capital investments and acquisitions. We aggressively source new opportunities, develop strategic perspectives on innovative market segments, execute on M&A transactions and actively manage VC investments. Cisco is looking to add extraordinary team members to grow its organization and support the company's continued growth.

In this role, you will

• You will source, screen and propose investment, partnerships and M&A opportunities.

• You will work closely with Cisco Business Units to align strategy with partners and other key constituents.

• You will drive detailed technology and market analyses of key sectors.

• You will develop detailed financial models including projections, valuation, and investment return analyses.

• You will design presentations for senior management related to acquisitions and investments.

• You will perform business, financial, accounting, and customer due diligence

• 2+ years post undergraduate work as an analyst at a top-tier investment bank, Private Equity/Venture Capital (PE/VC) firm with deal experience, consulting or financial services firm.

• 2+ years mergers and acquisitions experience.

• 2+ years' experience with quantitative analysis including financial models.

• BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred.

• Demonstrated personal initiative and excellent judgment.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate successfully in an unstructured, collaborative environment.

• Natural curiosity to learn technologies, business models and industry trends.

• Ambitious and able to independently source and execute transaction with minimal guidance.

• Location can be remote (anywhere in the US). Work hours PST time zone.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid…