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Unrivaled Sports · 1 month ago

Corporate Development Associate

Queens County, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Unrivaled Sports oversees a diverse portfolio of premier youth sports properties and is seeking a highly motivated Associate to support their M&A activities. The role involves evaluating and executing new investments, managing integration efforts, and contributing to corporate finance initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Assist in all phases of the M&A lifecycle, including the evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities, financial analysis, due diligence, drafting of investment memos, and execution

Coordinate amongst internal teams and external advisors to assess operational, financial, and legal diligence efforts

Support strategic planning through market analysis, competitive landscaping, and identification of emerging sectors and acquisition targets

Own the management and evolution of our acquisition pipeline tracker, ensuring that our deal flow is organized, actionable, and visible to leadership

Operate in a project manager capacity for M&A integration efforts, serving as the connective tissue across departments, ensuring both accountability and alignment

Work closely with functional leadership across HR, Finance, IT, and Operations to collaboratively define key integration needs and deliverables

Develop integration plans tailored by opportunity type and company size

Support leadership in evaluating and optimizing the company’s capital structure, including scenario modeling, liquidity planning, and capital allocation analyses to inform strategic decision-making

Contribute to the preparation of investor materials, recurring performance updates, and other external communications

Qualification

Financial modelingM&A experienceProject managementAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsAccountabilityPassion for sportsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Up to three years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with specifically within M&A or transaction-focused teams

Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills, with a solid foundation in deal structuring and valuation

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven project management capabilities

Clear, mature, and confident communicator who can engage effectively across the organization

Personally accountable, with a bias for action and a commitment to follow-through

Able to navigate ambiguity and fast-paced, dynamic environments