We are looking for a Corporate Development Associate who is passionate about driving impactful growth through M&A, capital markets and strategic projects.As a Corporate Development Associate at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. This role reports to the Corporate Development Director. and will primarily focus on supporting our M&A sourcing and execution efforts.
What You'll Do:- Identify and research potential acquisition targets in line with our company's strategic goals
- Assist in developing business cases and financial analyses for potential acquisitions, strategic investments, and new organic initiatives, including scenario modeling for capital allocation decisions
- Conduct comprehensive industry research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Perform financial modeling and valuation analysis for M&A opportunities, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
- Assist in due diligence processes, analyzing financial, legal, and operational data
- Support the preparation of investment memoranda, term sheets, and other deal-related documents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive M&A, capital markets initiatives and strategic projects
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of our deal pipeline and internal M&A target reporting
- Assist in post-merger integration planning and execution
- Provide strategic finance support, including financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, with a focus on M&A transactions
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of the software, AI, and broader technology ecosystem is preferred
- Final candidates will be required to complete a case study analysis during the final rounds
Compensation Range: *This is a remote role
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