M&A Corporate Development Associate at Align — Remote

<h4><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"ABC Diatype",469777842,"",469777843,"ABC Diatype",469777844,"ABC Diatype",201341986,"1",469769226,"ABC Diatype",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">About the Role<span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"ABC Diatype",469777842,"",469777843,"ABC Diatype",469777844,"ABC Diatype",201341986,"1",469769226,"ABC Diatype",268442635,"24",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">  </h4> The M&A Corporate Development Associate works to execute corporate development and acquisition activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of all aspects of the M&A process, including sourcing opportunities, evaluating acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, building financial models, and supporting transaction execution. As the M&A Corporate Development Associate, you will provide analytical and strategic support to help drive the continued growth of our fast-paced company. A-LIGN will depend on you as the M&A Corporate Development Associate to support acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and corporate development initiatives.  <h4>Reports to</h4> Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis  <h4>Pay Classification</h4> Full-Time, Exempt   <h4>Responsibilities  </h4> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Help manage the end-to-end M&A process, coordinating internal stakeholders, advisors, and external counterparties to keep deals on timeline</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Review confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and data rooms; synthesize findings into clear investment theses and recommendations</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, LBO/return analysis, and buyside and synergy cases to support deal evaluation</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Build and maintain the acquisition pipeline; proactively source and screen targets with A-LIGN senior leadership</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Lead relationships with investment bankers, brokers, and intermediaries to surface and track opportunities</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Lead and coordinate diligence workstreams, including financial, commercial, legal, technical, and HR diligence activities</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Prepare investment committee and board materials, including target overviews, deal memos, and recommendation decks</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support negotiation, structuring, and execution activities, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and integration planning in partnership with deal counsel</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Maintain pipeline trackers, market maps, and competitive landscape analyses across A-LIGN’s core and adjacent markets</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Partner with corporate strategy on build-vs-buy analysis, new-service and new-market opportunity sizing, and post-close integration tracking  </li> </ul> <h4>Minimum Qualifications  </h4> EDUCATION   <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="43" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field  </li> </ul> EXPERIENCE <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated exposure to M&A processes, including diligence, valuation, execution, and sourcing </li> </ul> SKILLS     <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Strong financial modeling and valuation skills </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Excellent written and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders under deadline pressure  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Excellent communication skills  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Thrives in a fast-paced environment  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively </li> </ul>   <h4>Benefits  </h4> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777

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