Corporate Development / M&A Associate – $90k – $105k + 25% Bonus – REMOTE / HYBRID
We’re looking for a Corporate Development / M&A Associate who’s ready to step into a fast-moving M&A environment with genuine deal ownership and exposure from day one. The role sits at the center of live transaction execution—providing financial analysis, due diligence, and strategic insight while working hand-in-hand with managing directors, clients, and external partners. Highlights:
• Salary - $90,000 - $105,000 Bonus
• FULLY REMOTE FOR THE FIRST 4-5 MONTHS (upgrading office space) - Hybrid after that 3/2
• Great benefits, room for growth and work life balance
• MUST live in Cleveland area
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support end-to-end Corporate Development and M&A transaction execution—both buy-side and sell-side mandates.
• Develop complex financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution, merger models) and present analytical conclusions to senior leadership and clients. • Build and review pitch materials, CIMs, and management presentations with precision and clarity. • Oversee due diligence processes, data room organization, and coordination among multiple stakeholders. • Contribute to business development efforts by preparing tailored pitch decks and conducting market and industry research. • Work closely with senior bankers on live deals and pipeline development, gaining direct client exposure early.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline. • 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction advisory with direct M&A execution exposure. • Demonstrated fluency in building full 3-statement operating and valuation models from scratch. • Exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. • Self-driven and entrepreneurial; thrives in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment.Apply Now
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• Salary - $90,000 - $105,000 Bonus
• FULLY REMOTE FOR THE FIRST 4-5 MONTHS (upgrading office space) - Hybrid after that 3/2
• Great benefits, room for growth and work life balance
• MUST live in Cleveland area
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support end-to-end Corporate Development and M&A transaction execution—both buy-side and sell-side mandates.
• Develop complex financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution, merger models) and present analytical conclusions to senior leadership and clients. • Build and review pitch materials, CIMs, and management presentations with precision and clarity. • Oversee due diligence processes, data room organization, and coordination among multiple stakeholders. • Contribute to business development efforts by preparing tailored pitch decks and conducting market and industry research. • Work closely with senior bankers on live deals and pipeline development, gaining direct client exposure early.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline. • 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction advisory with direct M&A execution exposure. • Demonstrated fluency in building full 3-statement operating and valuation models from scratch. • Exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. • Self-driven and entrepreneurial; thrives in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment.Apply Now
Apply Now