Career1Source - Executive Recruiting · 5 hours ago
Corporate Development Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCareer1Source - Executive Recruiting is seeking a Corporate Development Associate for a private equity client looking to expand its Corporate Development Team. The role involves working closely with senior leadership to implement M&A processes and provide hands-on support to portfolio companies.
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Hiring Manager
David Weaver
Responsibilities
Partner directly with senior leadership to implement best-in-class corporate development and M&A processes across portfolio companies
Work alongside investment professionals and management teams to identify value creation opportunities, scope initiatives, and execute strategic projects
Provide interim, hands-on M&A support to portfolio companies, including valuation analysis, diligence coordination, and transaction execution for add-on acquisitions
Support deal execution from initial evaluation through close, helping portfolio companies navigate fast-moving acquisition environments
Contribute to the development of a centralized M&A best-practices toolkit, templates, and playbooks used across the portfolio
Help design and support quarterly corporate development leadership forums that bring together M&A leaders from across the portfolio
Qualification
Required
Background in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, consulting, or transaction advisory
Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, valuation, and diligence
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with senior stakeholders
Highly organized, execution-oriented, and intellectually curious
Interest in building a long-term career within private-equity-backed operating companies
Company
Career1Source - Executive Recruiting
Career 1 Source consultants are experienced in the industry specialties in which they recruit, leading to highly credible and unparalleled knowledge to identify and attract the best talent.
Founded in 2008
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase