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Corporate Development Associate
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Corporate Development Associate | Selby Jennings
The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Selby Jennings, located in Arlington, VA. Our client operates as a long-term investment and operating platform, partnering with middle-market businesses to foster growth through acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements. The Corporate Development team bridges investing, strategy, and operations, offering associates the unique opportunity to evaluate acquisitions while directly collaborating with management teams to execute growth initiatives and create enduring value. This position is distinguished from a traditional deal-only role, appealing to candidates with a strong interest in both transaction execution and broader business strategy.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Arlington, VA
• Team: Corporate Development team, working closely with senior leadership and management teams.
• Mission: Drive growth and create long-term value for middle-market businesses through acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Evaluate: Evaluate potential acquisition and investment opportunities.
• Construct: Construct and maintain complex financial models and valuation analyses.
• Perform: Perform due diligence and support transaction execution processes.
• Develop: Develop strategic recommendations for operating businesses.
• Partner: Partner directly with management teams on operational and growth initiatives.
The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record, demonstrating core domain knowledge in investment banking, corporate development, or consultancy.
• Experience: 3-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or consultancy.
• Skills: Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Bonus: A strong interest in both M&A and broader business strategy.
