Corporate Development Associate
Title: Corporate Development Associate
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Company Summary
We are partnered with a leading, high-growth telecommunications infrastructure company seeking to add a Corporate Development Associate to its expanding team in Dallas. This individual will play a key role in supporting the company's strategic growth initiatives, including M&A, capital allocation, strategic finance, and long-term network expansion efforts. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while gaining exposure to acquisition opportunities, financial sponsors, lenders, and strategic partners in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Corporate Development Associate Responsibilities
- Support the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives
- Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and operating forecasts to support investment decisions
- Prepare presentations and materials for executive leadership, investors, lenders, and Board-level discussions
- Manage diligence processes and coordinate requests across finance, legal, commercial, and operational teams
- Assist with transaction execution, including acquisitions, financing activities, and strategic projects
- Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities and support strategic planning efforts
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout transaction processes
- Help build and scale a best-in-class Corporate Development function within a rapidly growing organization
Corporate Development Associate Qualifications
- 2-4 years of Investment Banking experience with strong M&A and transaction execution experience. Technology sector experience is preferred, though the team is open to exceptional candidates from other industry groups with relevant transaction exposure.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skillset, including three-statement modeling experience
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, capital raises, financings, and strategic initiatives
- Advanced PowerPoint and presentation development capabilities with experience creating executive-level materials
- Familiarity with due diligence processes, data rooms, and transaction execution workflows
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Ability to thrive in a lean, high-growth organization with direct exposure to executive leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a rapidly growing telecommunications infrastructure platform at a pivotal stage of growth
- Significant exposure to acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and executive decision-making
- Opportunity to help shape long-term growth strategy in an industry benefiting from strong secular tailwinds
- High-visibility role with direct interaction across senior leadership and key external stakeholders
If you are interested in the Corporate Development Associate opportunity, please apply today.
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