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!