Corporate Development Manager

Who you are

• 4-6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, strategy consulting, or related industries requiring a high level of critical thinking, execution, and delivery, with direct exposure to live M&A or strategic transaction processes
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including three-statement modeling, scenario analysis, and comfort building models from scratch with imperfect information
• Demonstrated ability to run a structured diligence process, including data room management, request list tracking, and cross-functional coordination
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex commercial, technical, and financial concepts into crisp, executive-ready materials
• High ownership mentality and comfort operating in ambiguity, with the judgment to prioritize and drive workstreams forward independently in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field
• Experience or interest in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other hardware / deep-tech industries
• Fluency with market intelligence tools such as PitchBook, Capital IQ, or AlphaSense
• Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

What the job involves

• You will play a key role in driving Archer's merger and acquisition efforts, from thesis formation and target sourcing through diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and handoff to integration
• You will operate across each of Archer's business lines to identify, evaluate, and execute transactions that shape the company's long-term direction. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role with direct exposure to senior leaders
• Build and maintain Archer's M&A target pipeline, including sourcing and screening targets
• Conduct market research and strategic analysis across the aerospace, defense, and aviation software sectors, including TAM, market mapping, and competitive landscape assessments
• Develop financial models and valuation analyses to support deal structuring and investment decisions
• Own the transaction due diligence process: draft and track diligence request lists, manage virtual data rooms, coordinate cross-functional workstreams, and synthesize findings into implications for deal terms
• Support transaction execution alongside outside counsel and financial advisors, including review of term sheets and definitive transaction documents
• Put AI tools to work as a force multiplier – automating screening, diligence tracking, and research synthesis – to increase the volume of deals the team can evaluate and execute
• Prepare executive-ready deliverables that translate complex analysis into clear recommendations
• Represent Archer at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to build relationships with potential targets, partners, and advisors
• Support the Corporate Development team on integration planning and execution efforts