Corporate Development Associate

GBLI Global Indemnity

$70K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Bala Cynwyd, PA
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field
  • 1 - 3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate development
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ)
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the execution of M&A transactions and strategic initiatives
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models to assess potential acquisitions and investments
  • Support due diligence processes across financial, operational, and legal workstreams
  • Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership and board-level discussions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transaction execution
  • Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities
  • Monitor market trends and maintain a pipeline of potential targets

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
  • Educational assistance covering up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
  • Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Company-sponsored social events
  • Various committees for engagement including Diversity, Awareness, and Inclusion Committee
Full Job Description
GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses - and we're on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.

What GBLI offers you:

  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
  • Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
  • Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company-sponsored social events
  • Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awareness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee


The typical starting salary range for this position can vary depending on several factors such as geographic location, education, experience, and skill set. The full salary range for this position is designed to provide employees with the opportunity to progress and grow within their positions and reflects the competitive market value for these positions across the national market. GBLI, also offers a total compensation plan including bonuses for all positions.

Typical annualized starting salary range for this position:

$70,000 to $120,000

This range reflects base salary only and is not inclusive of bonus potential and other compensation considerations as it relates to the role

Essential Duties & Functions

  • Assist in the execution of M&A transactions and strategic initiatives, including financial analysis, valuation, deal structuring and due diligence
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models to assess potential acquisitions and investments
  • Support due diligence processes across financial, operational, and legal workstreams
  • Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership and board-level discussions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure smooth transaction execution
  • Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities
  • Monitor market trends and maintain a pipeline of potential targets


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field
  • 1 - 3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate development
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ)
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort in dealing with senior executives and coordinating multi-functional teams
  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on an as needed basis
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality
  • Experience in financial services/insurance preferred but not required


Equal Opportunity Employer

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