Cisco

Cisco Investments & Corporate Development Associate

Cisco$128K — $179K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of analytics experience at a top-tier investment bank, PE/VC firm, or consulting/financial services firm
  • 2+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions
  • 2+ years of quantitative analysis experience, including financial modeling
  • Preferred BS/BA in a quantitative discipline
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence
  • Demonstrated leadership in unstructured environments
  • Strong curiosity to learn about technology and business trends

Responsibilities

  • Source, screen, and propose investment and partnership opportunities
  • Align strategies with Cisco Business Units and key partners
  • Conduct detailed technology and market analyses of key sectors
  • Develop comprehensive financial models for valuations and projections
  • Create presentations for senior management on acquisitions and investments
  • Perform due diligence in business, financial, accounting, and customer aspects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Flexible vacation policy with no defined limit on vacation days for exempt employees
  • Paid time off for holidays, personal wellness, and volunteer work
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco Investments and Corporate Development Associates drive a variety of market and transaction-related analyses, working with managers and directors to build financial models, develop acquisition opportunities, source venture capital investments, and participate in corporate strategy.

Associates have exposure to several technologies within a team and have the opportunity to work on a range of projects.

Your Impact

In this role, you will
  • You will source, screen and propose investment, partnerships and M&A opportunities.
  • You will work closely with Cisco Business Units to align strategy with partners and other key constituents.
  • You will drive detailed technology and market analyses of key sectors.
  • You will develop detailed financial models including projections, valuation, and investment return analyses.
  • You will design presentations for senior management related to acquisitions and investments.
  • You will perform business, financial, accounting, and customer due diligence


Minimum Qualifications
  • 2+ years post undergraduate work as an analyst at a top-tier investment bank, Private Equity/Venture Capital (PE/VC) firm with deal experience, consulting or financial services firm.
  • 2+ years mergers and acquisitions experience.
  • 2+ years' experience with quantitative analysis including financial models.


Preferred Qualifications
  • BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred.
  • Demonstrated personal initiative and excellent judgment.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate successfully in an unstructured, collaborative environment.
  • Natural curiosity to learn technologies, business models and industry trends.
  • Ambitious and able to independently source and execute transaction with minimal guidance.
  • Location can be remote (anywhere in the US). Work hours PST time zone.


About Cisco

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Founded
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