Job Description:The Senior Associate, Corporate Development & Integration will support the company's strategic growth initiatives across the full M&A lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, transaction execution, and post-merger integration in a global operating environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to complex transactions and cross-functional initiatives while working closely with senior corporate development leaders and key internal stakeholders. The position is highly analytical and execution-oriented, suited for a professional seeking to deepen M&A and integration experience in a global, operationally complex environment, with a clear path to increased responsibility over time.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:M&A Opportunity Assessment- Support the identification and preliminary evaluation of potential M&A and strategic investment opportunities.
- Perform market, competitive, and strategic analyses to assess industry dynamics and strategic fit.
- Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models to support transaction evaluation, scenario analysis, and decision making.
Transaction Execution Support- Assist with transaction execution activities, including due diligence analysis, data room management, issue tracking, and preparation of transaction materials.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, operations, HR, IT, compliance) and external advisors to support efficient and well-organized diligence processes.
- Support deal structuring analyses and preparation of materials related to transaction documentation, approvals, and internal governance.
Post-Merger Integration & Performance Tracking- Support the development and execution of post-merger integration plans, including workstream coordination, milestone tracking, and dependency management
- Assist in tracking, measuring, and reporting synergy realization and key performance indicators
- Help maintain and enhance integration tools, templates, and playbooks to support repeatable execution
Strategic Projects & Portfolio Actions- Support strategic initiatives such as divestitures, restructuring efforts, partnership evaluations, and portfolio optimization analyses
- Prepare analyses and presentation materials for senior leadership and executive review
- Provide analytical support for ad-hoc strategic and financial initiatives across the corporate development portfolio.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: (minimum education requirements, key skills and experience)
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related field.
Experience:- 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, or similar analytical discipline
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience evaluating transaction economics
- Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting M&A or strategic transactions in defense, aerospace, or government-contracting sectors
- Prior exposure to post-merger integration activities or operational execution across functions.
Skills:- Excellent Presentations Skills
- Detail conscious
- Results orientated and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels including with leadership and management
- Highly organised with the ability to organise own workload
- Highly motivated with the skills and temperament to function effectively and efficiently in a corporate environment
- Exhibit a high level of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to keep a level head when working under pressure
- Inspirational team leader and effective team player
- Ability to work creatively and apply defined systems of work
- Dedicated to promoting a positive image of the organisation
- Proactive and enthusiastic with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
