Senior Corporate Development Associate, Investment Strategy

• Support M&A strategy objectives, including developing and tracking acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
• Participate in teams evaluating M&A opportunities and divestitures
• Assist in developing and communicating strategic cases to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
• Build and present financial models, including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Perform and lead due diligence processes
• Support transaction execution
• Facilitate integration planning as required
• Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
• Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
• Support special projects connected with the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy
• Work as part of a high-profile team developing and executing inorganic growth strategies for Thermo Fisher business units worldwide
• Provide related competitive intelligence for senior management

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
• 4+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning involving acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other investments, or equivalent experience at a premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm
• Alternatively, an MBA with undergraduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent facility in Microsoft Power Point
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Capacity for learning quickly in a dynamic, intensive environment
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high-pressure settings with confidence
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude

Demonstrates expertise in M&A strategy, including financial modeling, due diligence, and competitive analysis, while effectively communicating strategic initiatives to senior leadership. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate within high-profile teams to drive inorganic growth.

• M&A Strategy Development
• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence Leadership
• Valuation Analysis
• Project Management

• Financial Analysis
• Valuation Principles
• SEC Filing Analysis
• Market Research
• Pro Forma M&A Analysis

• Analytical Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

• Corporate Development
• Inorganic Growth Strategies
• Acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Joint Ventures

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point