Corporate Development Analyst (Senior Associate)

Description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Development Analyst to join our dynamic team within a leading private equity-backed professional services firm. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial analysis M&A execution and strategic project management and will play a critical role in supporting the firms growth initiatives including acquisitions partnerships and other strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Market Analysis

• Independently conduct advanced market research and competitive analysis to identify acquisition targets and strategic opportunities.
• Synthesize complex industry data and trends into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of long-term strategic plans and growth initiatives.

M&A and Investment Activities

• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for potential acquisitions and investments including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Lead valuation analyses using multiple methodologies (DCF comparables precedent transactions) and present findings to senior team members.
• Coordinate and support comprehensive due diligence processes including liaising with cross-functional teams (legal finance operations HR) to gather and analyze relevant information.
• Draft and review investment memos and presentations for executive leadership and board review.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage multiple concurrent corporate development projects ensuring alignment with strategic goals timelines and deliverables.
• Track project progress proactively identify risks or bottlenecks and recommend solutions to ensure successful execution.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly and concisely to senior management and cross-functional teams.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Identify opportunities to improve processes tools and methodologies within the corporate development function.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Economics or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
• 24 years of experience in corporate development investment banking private equity or consulting preferably within professional services or knowledge-based industries.
• Strong financial modeling valuation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with M&A due diligence and integration is highly desirable.

The base salary range for this position in the firms Chicago IL office only is between $96000 and $144000 per year.

The base salary range for this position in the firms New York NY office only is between $103700 and $155500 per year.

Required Experience:

Senior IC