Corporate Development Associate

A leading alternative asset manager (80b+ AUM) is looking to add a Corporate Development Associate to its growing team in New York. This team is responsible for realizing enterprise-and business-level strategic priorities inorganically by sourcing, assessing, and executing acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives across M&A, capital raising, partnerships, and new business/product development
• Build and maintain financial models and perform detailed financial and strategic analysis
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and recommendations for senior management
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors, including investment banks, consultants, accountants, and legal counsel
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new business lines and strategic transactions
• Conduct market research and develop insights on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities
• Serve as a key analytical and execution resource within the broader Corporate Development function

Candidate Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, asset management, or corporate development
• Strong financial modeling, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Financial services and/or asset management experience strongly preferred
• High level of intellectual curiosity and ability to approach complex business challenges creatively
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort interacting with senior executives and external partners
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership of projects from idea generation through execution