CDO Associate
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About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
This role sits at the intersection of strategy and M&A, working closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute new growth opportunities - both organic and inorganic. Ideal candidates bring experience from investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or corporate strategy, and are ready to own deal workstreams and strategic analyses from thesis through execution.
Responsibilities
- Roles and responsibilities
- Research and analyze market trends, industry landscapes, competitors, and transaction comparables to inform strategic decision-making and identify new opportunities aligned with business unit and company goals.
- Lead market scans and target identification, building company profiles and prioritization frameworks for potential acquisitions or partnerships.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and build valuation models (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions) for M&A, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
- Support all phases of deal execution, including sourcing, screening, due diligence coordination, and investment committee materials.
- Prepare detailed business cases, presentations, and valuation models for senior leadership and the Board.
- Maintain and manage the M&A and investment opportunity pipeline, transaction database, and market intelligence dashboards.
- Assist with annual strategic planning, performance reviews of key investments, and post-close integration planning to ensure strategic objectives are met.
- Track key performance metrics for acquired companies and support smooth transitions post-acquisition.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams - finance, strategy, legal, and business units - during due diligence and integration.
- Lead or contribute to strategy projects and investigations on key themes of the company and its businesses.
Requirements
- You have:
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
- Strong strat