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Hadrian · 5 hours ago

Corporate Development Analyst

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $160K/yr

1+ years exp

Hadrian is a company focused on revolutionizing American manufacturing through autonomous factories. As a Corporate Development Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying and executing strategic acquisitions that align with the company's mission, working closely with senior leadership to influence the future direction of the organization.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a comprehensive database of acquisition targets across the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem

Conduct proactive market mapping to identify strategic opportunities aligned with our technology roadmap and growth strategy

Develop relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to generate inbound deal flow

Track competitive M&A activity and industry trends to inform our strategic positioning

Build detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, including DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and accretion/dilution scenarios

Conduct preliminary valuation analysis and develop investment thesis memos for leadership review

Support due diligence workstreams including financial, operational, and commercial analysis

Prepare board-level materials summarizing deal rationale, risks, and financial impact

Coordinate cross-functional due diligence teams across finance, legal, product, and operations

Manage data room setup and organization, ensuring all stakeholders have access to critical information

Support negotiation processes by preparing analysis and scenario modeling as deal terms evolve

Track deal timelines and key milestones to ensure efficient execution from LOI to close

Partner with operations teams to develop Day 1 integration plans for acquired companies

Support post-close value capture initiatives and track integration progress against key metrics

Document lessons learned and contribute to the development of our M&A playbook

Qualification

Financial modelingMarket intelligenceM&A experienceExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skills