Nokia · 2 days ago
Corporate Development Associate
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNokia is seeking a high-performing Corporate Development Associate to help define and drive the company’s growth agenda. This role involves working closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute new growth opportunities, both organic and inorganic, while owning deal workstreams and strategic analyses from thesis through execution.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Research and analyze market trends, industry landscapes, competitors, and transaction comparables to inform strategic decision-making and identify new opportunities aligned with business unit and company goals
Lead market scans and target identification, building company profiles and prioritization frameworks for potential acquisitions or partnerships
Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and build valuation models (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions) for M&A, divestitures, and strategic partnerships
Support all phases of deal execution, including sourcing, screening, due diligence coordination, and investment committee materials
Prepare detailed business cases, presentations, and valuation models for senior leadership and the board
Maintain and manage the M&A and investment opportunity pipeline, transaction database, and market intelligence dashboards
Assist with annual strategic planning, performance reviews of key investments, and post-close integration planning to ensure strategic objectives are met
Track key performance metrics for acquired companies and support smooth transitions post-acquisition
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — finance, strategy, legal, and business units — during due diligence and integration
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, management consulting, or corporate strategy
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to connect market insight to business impact
Strong financial modeling and valuation principles; comfort building and auditing complex models
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
A high degree of integrity, attention to detail and execution discipline
Highly motivated self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and teamwork orientation
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
Preferred
An MBA is often a plus
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Nokia has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (262)
2024 (264)
2023 (259)
2022 (250)
2021 (296)
2020 (287)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.45BKey Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
Leadership Team
Justin Hotard
President and CEO
Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Recent News
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