Corporate Development Associate

Job Description

HP Corporate Development Associate | HP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at HP. HP is a Fortune 500 technology company with a long history of innovation across a broad product and services portfolio including computing, printing, and software solutions. This role is crucial for supporting the company’s inorganic investment strategy, which diversifies and accelerates growth through notable acquisitions. The Associate will act as a trusted advisor, working closely with senior leaders to establish and drive M&A strategy, priorities, and deal execution.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $105050–$161800 yearly
• Team: Corporate Development team
• Mission: Drive inorganic investments and M&A strategy to diversify and accelerate growth across HP’s Global Business Units.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Modeling: Construct and maintain detailed valuation and financial models to support transaction analysis.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare clear, data-driven presentations for review and decision-making by executive leadership.
• Due Diligence: Support cross-functional due diligence efforts, including the coordination of question lists and partnering on forecast financial modeling with business units.
• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market, industry, and competitor research to inform business strategy and identify opportunities.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify, screen, and value potential M&A and investment opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Transaction Services, Private Equity, or related fields, ideally within the technology sector.
• Skills: Advanced financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills; strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; excellent analytical judgment to tackle complex projects independently and identify root issues; strong written and verbal communication skills; high capacity for work and resilience to maintain performance over long periods.
• Bonus: Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to streamline and redesign deal workflows for measurable impact, such as efficiency gains, higher-quality output, or improved deal velocity.