Corporate Development Associate

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience working in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or equivalent finance roles with strong knowledge of supporting company investment transactions
• Deep understanding of financial statements and ability to build detailed three-statement models and cash flow forecasts
• Advanced Excel/Sheets proficiency with experience building complex models and working with large, unstructured datasets. Bring AI skills for quick wins
• Clear and concise communicator - both written and verbal - with the ability to distill complex analysis into actionable insights
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with a data-driven mindset
• Skilled at creating impactful presentations that effectively communicate results to senior stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong initiative, comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and adaptive problem-solving ability; capable of developing tailored, practical solutions
• Experience in investment banking and private or public investing is preferred, but not required
• Experience at a fast growing tech company
• Knowledge of the agriculture industry and the AgTech market

What the job involves

• Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Development Associate is a diverse role, providing analytical support in the areas of corporate development, capital markets, and financial planning and analysis
• This Associate quickly utilizes generalized business experience in a fast paced tech-forward corporate environment
• The focus of the role will be on business decision and transaction support
• Provide financial evaluations of investment and partnership opportunities, including review of project materials, corporate documents, and financing agreements
• Conduct ad hoc and strategic analyses to support key initiatives - including market, competitive, operational, and profitability assessments
• Build detailed financial models, projections, and sensitivity analyses to evaluate transactions and internal strategic initiatives
• Develop cash flow, three-statement models and valuation outputs (DCF, precedent, comparable) to assess acquisition targets, expected returns, and other key metrics
• Deliver actionable insights on growth drivers, risk factors, and value opportunities to inform strategy, pricing, and investment decisions
• Support due diligence and negotiations - including coordination of workflows, documentation reviews, and forecast impact assessments
• Create investment and capital markets memos that synthesize market and economic context, industry outlooks, and deal-specific strategy
• Contribute to Semios’ long-term capital structure planning - including facility structuring, financing strategy, and scenario modeling
• Develop and apply economic/statistical models to analyze trends and inform product-level decisions or corporate strategy
• Support strategy development for product lines and business units to drive growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation
• Monitor the performance of key product lines and portfolio companies, including tracking financial KPIs and updating projections
• Provide analytical support to investor relations and financial planning functions, including board and fundraising deliverables
• Act as a key point of contact between Corporate Development and internal business stakeholders, senior management, and external partners
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, offering financial, market, and strategic orientation to product-level solutions
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required
• This is a temporary, full-time role covering a leave of absence through October 2027

Benefits

• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production
• Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects
• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in collaborative and casual work environment
• Multiple office locations, convenient via transit and bike paths
• Flexible hybrid working environment and hours