M&A Corporate Development Associate

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.  Come Work for A-LIGN!  Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on LinkedIn.   A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!