About the Role
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.
Reports to
SVP of Financial Planning and Analysis
Pay Classification
Full-Time, Exempt
Responsibilities
Help manage the end-to-end M&A process, coordinating internal stakeholders, advisors, and external counterparties to keep deals on timeline
Review confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and data rooms; synthesize findings into clear investment theses and recommendations
Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, LBO/return analysis, and buyside and synergy cases to support deal evaluation
Build and maintain the acquisition pipeline; proactively source and screen targets with A-LIGN senior leadership
Lead relationships with investment bankers, brokers, and intermediaries to surface and track opportunities
Lead and coordinate diligence workstreams, including financial, commercial, legal, technical, and HR diligence activities
Prepare investment committee and board materials, including target overviews, deal memos, and recommendation decks
Support negotiation, structuring, and execution activities, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and integration planning in partnership with deal counsel
Maintain pipeline trackers, market maps, and competitive landscape analyses across A-LIGN’s core and adjacent markets
Partner with corporate strategy on build-vs-buy analysis, new-service and new-market opportunity sizing, and post-close integration tracking
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
EXPERIENCE
2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development
Demonstrated exposure to M&A processes, including diligence, valuation, execution, and sourcing
SKILLS
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
Excellent written and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders under deadline pressure
Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
Excellent communication skills
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
Competitive Bonus Structure
Home Office Reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Personalized Career Coaching
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
Vacation Bonus
Summer Hours
About A-LIGN
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.
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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!