This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Corporate Development Associate based in the United States.
This role sits at the center of long-term strategy, capital planning, and high-impact transactions within a fast-scaling infrastructure-driven business. You will help shape multi-year financial strategy while also executing live M&A and capital markets initiatives that directly influence network expansion and growth. The position combines deep financial modeling, investment analysis, and strategic storytelling to support senior leadership in making complex, high-stakes decisions. You will work across long-term planning, financing strategy, and deal execution in a highly analytical, collaborative environment. The role offers exposure to both strategic corporate development and real-world infrastructure economics in a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. You will partner closely with finance, strategy, and external capital providers to evaluate opportunities that shape the company’s future footprint. This is a high-ownership role where precision, speed, and strategic thinking are essential.
Accountabilities:
You will play a key role in evaluating strategic investments, supporting capital markets activity, and building the financial foundation that guides long-term growth. The role requires strong analytical capability and the ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and annual refresh of long-range (10-year) integrated financial models aligned with strategic growth plans
- Building and maintaining advanced financial models to evaluate M&A transactions, joint ventures, and divestiture opportunities
- Supporting capital markets activities including debt issuance, credit facility management, and broader financing strategy execution
- Conducting deep-dive industry and competitive research, particularly within telecommunications and infrastructure sectors
- Partnering with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into financial forecasts and capital allocation plans
- Analyzing how financing decisions and transactions impact balance sheet structure and long-term enterprise value
- Supporting execution of live deals, refinancing efforts, and multi-threaded strategic initiatives
- Preparing high-quality materials and insights for executive leadership and external financing partners
Requirements
You bring strong experience in corporate development, investment banking, or capital markets, with a track record of building sophisticated financial models and supporting transaction execution. You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment. Key qualifications include:
- 4+ years of experience in corporate development, M&A, capital markets, or 2+ years in investment banking (preferably TMT or infrastructure)
- Strong expertise in advanced Excel modeling and multi-year integrated financial forecasting
- Experience supporting or executing capital markets transactions (debt and/or equity)
- Solid understanding of capital structure, valuation methods, and financial statement impact analysis
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, including live deals and strategic planning processes
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills for presenting to senior executives and non-finance stakeholders
- Experience in infrastructure, telecommunications, or CAPEX-intensive business models is a strong plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range: $105,600 – $154,900 (plus bonus and benefits)
- Performance-based bonus and long-term incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Remote-friendly work structure
- Exposure to high-impact M&A, capital markets, and strategic finance initiatives
- Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and network expansion projects
- Inclusive and collaborative environment within a high-growth organization
- Learning and development opportunities in corporate development and strategic finance.