Corporate Development & Strategy Associate

We are seeking a Corporate Development & Strategy Associate to join our team, playing a key role in driving the company’s strategic growth agenda. In this role, you will support both organic and inorganic growth initiatives, partnering closely with business leaders and senior executives to evaluate opportunities, develop executive-level insights, and help execute M&A transactions and other high-impact strategic initiatives across the business. You’ll operate in a highly visible, cross-functional environment, working directly with the Executive Team and business unit leaders to shape and inform critical decisions that drive long-term value creation. This position reports directly to the SVP, Strategy & Corporate Development. This role is based onsite in Atlanta, GA (relocation assistance available for the right candidate). We are targeting a late August / early September start date, with flexibility to accommodate candidate timelines and transitions. Compensation: $125,000 base salary + 30% target annual bonus. For full details, please review the formal job posting here: Key Tasks & Responsibilities Collaborate with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities and investments aligned with corporate strategic initiatives Identify new potential transactions that align with the strategy and with the company’s goals. These transactions may include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, key capital projects and strategic alliances. Support the evaluation of strategic opportunities through business and financial analysis serving as functional expert on valuation (DCF, trading comps, transaction comps), pro forma analysis (accretion/dilution, IRR, etc.) and deal structuring Develop deal assessment presentations for senior leadership Support project teams, leveraging internal and external resources, to conduct comprehensive due diligence Support the transaction negotiations, from the letter of intent through all other transaction-related documents, in collaboration with the business unit and corporate leadership teams, outside advisors, and legal, during both transaction and subsequent integration Continuously assess the industry and competitive landscape to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities Monitor business trends and gather competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning discussions. Lead execution of internal corporate finance initiatives across functions with senior management Minimum Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent 2-4 years of strategy consulting, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development experience Ability to work onsite full-time in our Atlanta office (relocation considered for right talent) Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs arise Strong analytical skills for interpreting and synthesizing complex data Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to execution Proven experience partnering across organizations, specifically with senior C-suite level leaders. Ability to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments, with a strategic mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Consistent track record of achieving high-level results #J-18808-Ljbffr