Western Digital Technologies

Anaylst 4, Corporate Dev

Western Digital Technologies • $120K — $145K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Finance & Insurance
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6+ years in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or management consulting with proven financial modeling experience.
  • Transaction execution experience through diligence, negotiation, and close is essential.
  • Exceptional financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills, capable of building models and defending assumptions under pressure.
  • Experience producing executive-ready materials with minimal oversight is required.
  • Familiarity with due diligence workstreams across various functions such as Legal, Finance, and HR.
  • Demonstrates independence, proactiveness, and strong attention to detail under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with market intelligence platforms like PitchBook and CapIQ.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the building and defense of complex financial models, including DCF and valuation.
  • Develop and support investment theses with quantitative analysis for M&A and venture opportunities.
  • Conduct research to identify and prioritize acquisition and investment targets, managing the deal pipeline.
  • Produce clear, executive-ready investment memos, deal summaries, and Board materials.
  • Support the diligence process for company and technology assessments in the venture space.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate due diligence and integration efforts.
  • Build relationships within the VC and startup ecosystem to enhance deal sourcing.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-stakes financial environment.
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration across various departments.
  • Exposure to high-level executive decision-making processes.
  • Potential for substantial involvement in M&A and venture opportunities.
  • Career development opportunities in the tech industry.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Deal Economics
  • Lead financial modeling and deal economics independently including DCF/valuation, trading and transaction comps, accretion/dilution, synergy analysis, and deal structuring.
  • Build and defend sophisticated financial models from scratch, including stress-testing assumptions under executive scrutiny.
  • Develop unit economics, return analyses, and value-creation frameworks for M&A and venture opportunities; support investment thesis development with rigorous quantitative underpinning.

Target Landscape & Pipeline Management
  • Map and maintain target landscape: research acquisition candidates, track competitor M&A activity, and maintain the deal pipeline and CRM.
  • Conduct primary and secondary research to identify and prioritize acquisition, JV, and investment targets; support pipeline reviews and portfolio prioritization discussions with Corporate Development leadership.

Deal Materials & Executive Communication
  • Produce executive-ready investment memos, deal summaries, and Board materials.
  • Translate complex financial and strategic analysis into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership.

WD Capital & Venture Support
  • Support WD Capital: conduct company and technology diligence on startup investment opportunities and develop investment thesis independently for venture opportunities in storage, data infrastructure, and AI adjacencies.
  • Build relationships with VCs, accelerators, and startup ecosystems to support deal sourcing.

Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and business leaders throughout the deal lifecycle to enable due diligence coordination, risk assessment, and integration hand-off.
  • Build trusted relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and drive coordination with minimal senior oversight.


Qualifications
  • 3-6+ years in investment banking, private equity/growth equity, corporate development, or management consulting where financial modeling depth and analytical rigor were clearly demonstrated.
  • Transaction execution experience required - must have worked on live deals through diligence, negotiation, and close.
  • Exceptional financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills; can build models from scratch across valuation, alternative deal structures and economics, and can defend assumptions under executive pressure.
  • Experience producing investment memos, Board materials, and executive-ready deal summaries with minimal senior oversight.
  • Familiarity with due diligence workstreams across Legal, Finance, HR, IT, and technical/product.
  • Operates independently, drives workstreams to completion, and delivers against tight deadlines. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, proactiveness, and independence.
  • Familiarity with market intelligence platforms (PitchBook, CapIQ, etc.))
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; data visualization a plus.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in highly technical industry
  • Experience across multiple deal types e.g., strategic M&A, joint ventures, divestitures, commercial partnerships, cross-border transactions.
  • Deep-tech venture investing experience.


Education
  • MBA or equivalent work experience/progression strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related analytical field.


Additional Information

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/06/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

Western Digital Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

Work You’ll Do

At Western Digital Technologies, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives data innovation across various industries. Our commitment to excellence and leadership in the technology sector provides a unique platform for professionals to influence the future of digital storage and management solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

Western Digital Technologies offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more senior role, our company is eager to support your professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Western Digital Technologies through our internship programs. These positions are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into our day-to-day operations, preparing you for a full-time role in our company. Interns at Western Digital Technologies gain invaluable industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

Join Our Team

We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation in the technology space. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our careers page. At Western Digital Technologies, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Professional Development and Training

Advance your career with Western Digital Technologies through our professional development programs. We offer a range of training and development options, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and diversity training sessions to help you grow as a leader and innovator in our industry.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
WDC
* Ladders Estimates

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