Strategic M&A & Corporate Development Associate

Overview

The Corporate Development Associate is a member of the Corporate Development and Strategy team s person will be responsible for evaluating strategic acquisitions for Cotiviti, as well as supporting end-to-end M&A execution and corporate development initiatives across Cotiviti’s portfolio of products. This person will identify and evaluate new opportunities, conduct due diligence, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute complex projects.

They will also collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization to align priorities and communicate progress and outcomes.

• Identify and evaluate new strategic acquisition and investment opportunities
• Contribute to deal process management, including coordination with legal, accounting, tax and third‑party diligence advisors
• Conduct commercial, financial and operational due diligence work streams with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Support detailed financial modeling, valuation and other relevant diligence analyses
• Lead diligence discussions with external advisors and target management teams, in collaboration with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Prepare Board/executive‑level materials, including transaction memos (e.g., merits and considerations)
• Manage data rooms, diligence trackers and transaction process timelines
• Perform competitive analyses of current and adjacent markets, other ad-hoc strategic analyses such as whitespace / TAM analyses, buy vs. build, and scenario analyses
• Develop deep understanding of Cotiviti’s business units and near adjacent markets
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related degree
• 2‑4+ years of total experience, including experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development experience
• Experience leading or supporting M&A transactions from diligence through closing
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills (e.g., leverage buyouts, accretion / dilution analysis, analysis at various prices, comparable company analysis, discounted cashflow, revenue growth opportunity analyses)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to synthesize data and concepts to support executive level communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point

• Healthcare experience with payer, provider or healthcare data / analytics businesses a strong plus
• Prior corporate development, strategy or operating experience a plus
• Experience sourcing and maintaining a robust pipeline of potential M&A targets a plus
• Strong people‑influence skills, especially in a matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly within a new domain
• MBA, MPH, or MHA welcomed, but not required

• Motivated individual who is a quick learner, intuitive and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Problem‑solving and thinking critically.
• Making timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently solve normal challenges and problems in an office/business environment
• Strong organizational skills plus strong written and oral communication capabilities
• Ability to work both independently and in an agile team environment.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high‑speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

This job description is intended to describe the general…